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
Examples of promising in a Sentence
The neighborhood didn't look very promising.
a promising writer who just may write the great American novel someday
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Unfortunately, 29-year-old’s promising career suffered a tragic end.
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Demicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2026
Counterterrorism police are dealing with more and more crimes, such as arson, which are being directed by anonymous people online promising payment, Flanagan said in a statement after the sentencing.
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Emma Burrows,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
But farmers can’t get blindsided by a promising revenue stream.
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Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
Looking ahead, Punjabi identified microdramas as one of MD’s most promising growth areas, with licensing opportunities and new distribution models emerging as key areas of focus.
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Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Demicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2026
Counterterrorism police are dealing with more and more crimes, such as arson, which are being directed by anonymous people online promising payment, Flanagan said in a statement after the sentencing.
—
Emma Burrows,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
But farmers can’t get blindsided by a promising revenue stream.
—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
Looking ahead, Punjabi identified microdramas as one of MD’s most promising growth areas, with licensing opportunities and new distribution models emerging as key areas of focus.
—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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 26 Jun. 2026.
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