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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Nonetheless many trends are encouraging for electrification.
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Justin Worland, Time, 29 May 2026
One of these plots has been an experimental area for regenerative garden techniques for the last two years, and the results have been encouraging.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
The encouraging part is that Sweeney’s resume extends far beyond X’s and O’s.
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The outlook for gold and silver is more encouraging when viewed over a longer timeline, however.
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Justin Worland, Time, 29 May 2026
One of these plots has been an experimental area for regenerative garden techniques for the last two years, and the results have been encouraging.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
The encouraging part is that Sweeney’s resume extends far beyond X’s and O’s.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
The outlook for gold and silver is more encouraging when viewed over a longer timeline, however.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 28 May 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 3 Jun. 2026.
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