bode well

phrase

: to show or suggest that future developments or events will be good or favorable : to be a sign of good things to come

… the news … does not bode well for our future standard of living.

—Lester C. Thurow

Examples of bode well in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Plus, new details on the blistering revenue growth of OpenAI and Anthropic — big users of Nvidia chips — bodes well for their ability to keep spending on compute in the future. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026

Their absences bode well for their potential roles on the final 53-man roster, considering McVay’s tendency to rest starters and backups. — Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2026

As for what comes next for Todd Gloria, political history does not bode well. — Carl Luna, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

And many people rightfully worry that given the turmoil and heavy-handed editorial interference at CBS News since David Ellison’s Skydance took over doesn’t bode well for CNN. — Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bode well

• bagatelle
• calomel
• caravel
• carousel
• carrousel
• citadel
• clientele
• commonweal
• coronel
• decibel
• demoiselle
• fontanelle