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 bottom line The mortgage interest rate climate is dynamic, and this March is no different, even if there are more encouraging developments for borrowers than they had been accustomed to in 2024 and 2025.
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Matt Richardson, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Similar to the performance at Anfield on Saturday, what followed was another encouraging attacking display from Nuno’s side.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Carlson’s switch-hitting adds versatility, and he’s produced an encouraging start in spring games (7-for-13, two doubles, five walks, three strikeouts).
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Although some juvenile halls allow for hugs, and the state Office of Youth and Community Restoration has issued guidance encouraging hugs, Bryan said his office’s research turned up stories of policies prohibiting them along the length of the state.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
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Matt Richardson, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Similar to the performance at Anfield on Saturday, what followed was another encouraging attacking display from Nuno’s side.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Carlson’s switch-hitting adds versatility, and he’s produced an encouraging start in spring games (7-for-13, two doubles, five walks, three strikeouts).
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Although some juvenile halls allow for hugs, and the state Office of Youth and Community Restoration has issued guidance encouraging hugs, Bryan said his office’s research turned up stories of policies prohibiting them along the length of the state.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Encouraging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encouraging. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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