encouraging
adjective
en·cour·ag·ing
in-ˈkər-i-jiŋ 
-ˈkə-ri-,
en-
: giving hope or promise
encouraging news
Examples of encouraging in a Sentence
We've just heard some encouraging news.
encouraging signs that the economy is improving
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The contributions up and down the lineup were an encouraging development the Cubs hope carry into their six-game homestand that begins Friday against the Mets.
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Watching Toney succeed last year has been encouraging for the former West Broward standout.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Lowe has recently shown some encouraging signs, including a homer Friday and an 11-pitch walk to extend a rally Monday.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
What should be encouraging for the Blazers is their roster is finally healthy.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Watching Toney succeed last year has been encouraging for the former West Broward standout.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Lowe has recently shown some encouraging signs, including a homer Friday and an 11-pitch walk to extend a rally Monday.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
What should be encouraging for the Blazers is their roster is finally healthy.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for encouraging
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“Encouraging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encouraging. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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