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as in bright
having qualities which inspire hope
a promising writer who just may write the great American novel someday
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as in encouraging
pointing toward a happy outcome
all the signs for the new business are promising
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as in vowing
to make a solemn declaration of intent
they promised to keep in touch with us after they moved away
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as in predicting
to show signs of a favorable or successful outcome
given the cast, the new sitcom promises to be an excellent show
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Recent Examples of promising
Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
The promising news comes as the overdose antidote naloxone becomes more widely available.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
While promising, these efforts are still in the pilot phase and are limited in scope.
—Steven Smith, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
What would the exit of such a promising, and popular, young player say about Manchester United’s rebuild?
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
The promising news comes as the overdose antidote naloxone becomes more widely available.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
Apple is hoping its iPhone 16 series, which was released in September, will help the company regain momentum in China, with the Cupertino, California, tech giant promising a host of new artificial intelligence features via its Apple Intelligence software.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
While promising, these efforts are still in the pilot phase and are limited in scope.
—Steven Smith, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promising
Adjective
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That is the motto of your presidency: the best and the brightest, the most intelligent, coming into these spaces.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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Later, the full moon in Leo on the 12th will shine bright and encourage you to step into the spotlight.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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For Max, the Nielsen shoutout is an encouraging sign.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2025
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The stock is also trading above all its important moving averages, which is also an encouraging sign.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This simulation helps in predicting potential impacts and unforeseen outcomes that may arise from format adjustments.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
28 Dec. 2024
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Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, the 36-year-old reality star (whose real name is Angela White) shared her confidence in her 8-year-old daughter's future, predicting that Dream will follow in her family's footsteps and become a businesswoman and a leader.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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In another message, Kwiatkowski sounded a more optimistic note.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2025
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Baek’s proof has yet to undergo thorough peer review, but initial passes from mathematicians who know Baek and the moving sofa problem seem optimistic.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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All indications suggest the industry expects the Trump administration to be favorable toward autonomous trucking.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
3 Feb. 2025
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Forty-three percent of voters have a favorable opinion of the Republican Party.—
Steve Peoples,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Domino’s Pizza Some crises can strike without warning with others can build and simmer over a period of time.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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In retrospect, Johnson’s warning back on December 26 was apt.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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But many are hopeful that the IPO market will thaw this year.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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Courtney Luna, social media influencer and stay-at-home-mom, is also hopeful for Kennedy’s confirmation.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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These dens appeared large enough to house multiple individuals, hinting that Fona might have used them for shelter, safety or even for raising its young.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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Computer models are hinting that another major storm, perhaps followed by even more intense cold, could occur late in the coming week.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Promising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promising. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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