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 most encouraging development for USC actually came in the frontcourt, where there hasn’t been much notable progress to report this season.
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
That is why Docks and Foley are encouraging parents, teachers, police, and other community members to keep a close eye on children.
—Louisa Moller, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Cucinelli reiterated its estimate of 10 percent sales growth in 2026 and in 2027, with an improving operating profit, based on the strong order intake for the fall collections and the encouraging first quarter.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
And the most encouraging thing to me is the growth of technological progress.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
That is why Docks and Foley are encouraging parents, teachers, police, and other community members to keep a close eye on children.
—Louisa Moller, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Cucinelli reiterated its estimate of 10 percent sales growth in 2026 and in 2027, with an improving operating profit, based on the strong order intake for the fall collections and the encouraging first quarter.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
And the most encouraging thing to me is the growth of technological progress.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 18 Feb. 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 22 Feb. 2026.
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