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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Since revamping its schedule in 2024 and increasing local programming and music, WDET-FM has gotten an encouraging response.
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Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The legislation also follows several studies that highlighted concerning examples of AI therapy tools overlooking, or even encouraging, signs of mental distress.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2025
Reid then paused briefly, though, transitioning to a recent development that might be most encouraging for the Chiefs’ fourth-round selection.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2025
Micro-interactions—such as a satisfying haptic pop or an encouraging confetti burst—create a sense of praise and emotional connection.
—Alex Kreger, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The legislation also follows several studies that highlighted concerning examples of AI therapy tools overlooking, or even encouraging, signs of mental distress.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2025
Reid then paused briefly, though, transitioning to a recent development that might be most encouraging for the Chiefs’ fourth-round selection.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2025
Micro-interactions—such as a satisfying haptic pop or an encouraging confetti burst—create a sense of praise and emotional connection.
—Alex Kreger, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 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 21 Aug. 2025.
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