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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His three homers over his last nine games this season were an encouraging sign.
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Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 30 Sep. 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, 29 Sep. 2025
The company, GreenLight Metals, says the results are encouraging but a potential mine is still years away.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2025
In one way, your discussions with your kids as well as romantic partners will be enthusiastic, upbeat and encouraging.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
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Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 30 Sep. 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, 29 Sep. 2025
The company, GreenLight Metals, says the results are encouraging but a potential mine is still years away.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2025
In one way, your discussions with your kids as well as romantic partners will be enthusiastic, upbeat and encouraging.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 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 4 Oct. 2025.
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