promising
adjective
prom·is·ing
ˈprä-mə-siŋ 
: full of promise : likely to succeed or to yield good results
a promising new medicine
promisingly
adverb
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The neighborhood didn't look very promising.
a promising writer who just may write the great American novel someday
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Among these, covalent organic polymers (COPs) have emerged as a promising solution.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Against Benfica, his movement off the ball and passing were more promising — but his dribbling falls well below Palmer’s standard and, as with Fernandez, his attacking actions lack the same boldness.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2025
Rookie guard Dylan Harper, the second overall pick, and 2024 Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle form a promising core that has San Antonio’s rebuild ahead of schedule.
—Evan Dammarell, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Health journalist Tara Haelle delves into promising options, including beta cell transplants that would eliminate the need for immunosuppressive drugs.
—Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Against Benfica, his movement off the ball and passing were more promising — but his dribbling falls well below Palmer’s standard and, as with Fernandez, his attacking actions lack the same boldness.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2025
Rookie guard Dylan Harper, the second overall pick, and 2024 Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle form a promising core that has San Antonio’s rebuild ahead of schedule.
—Evan Dammarell, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Health journalist Tara Haelle delves into promising options, including beta cell transplants that would eliminate the need for immunosuppressive drugs.
—Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for promising
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“Promising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promising. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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