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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Per Libération, the prosecution accused Mojito of encouraging — whether intentionally or not — a broader trend of injections at parties and music festivals.
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Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Beck’s chemistry with Daniels and Toney has been phenomenal most of the season, but Saturday’s performance was encouraging after the Hurricanes’ passing game struggled at home against Florida two weeks ago.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Fall has just begun and Lake Tahoe ski resorts may be 40 or 50 days away from opening, but winter showed encouraging signs on Friday.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
His dedication goes beyond athletics, Alec is known for being friendly, encouraging, and supportive of all students and their interests.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
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Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Beck’s chemistry with Daniels and Toney has been phenomenal most of the season, but Saturday’s performance was encouraging after the Hurricanes’ passing game struggled at home against Florida two weeks ago.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Fall has just begun and Lake Tahoe ski resorts may be 40 or 50 days away from opening, but winter showed encouraging signs on Friday.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
His dedication goes beyond athletics, Alec is known for being friendly, encouraging, and supportive of all students and their interests.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
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 9 Oct. 2025.
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