as in incentive
something that arouses action or activity
the huge rebates that the auto companies were offering were all the encouragement I needed to buy a new car
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Recent Examples of encouragement
The event provided fuel to stay the course, and I'm inspired to continue sharing my thought leadership with the readers of this column, offering encouragement to remain committed to the inclusive leadership journey.
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Simone E. Morris, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Walking with others can also promote a sense of camaraderie, along with accountability, encouragement, and motivation to stick with a walking routine.14
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—Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2025
Now, 18 months later, with the encouragement of officials in Kuna, McMenomey is moving forward on this 114-acre, $120 million vision.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 17 Apr. 2025
Special thanks to Kirk Herbstreit for his friendship and encouragement.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
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Simone E. Morris, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Walking with others can also promote a sense of camaraderie, along with accountability, encouragement, and motivation to stick with a walking routine.14
8.
—Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2025
Now, 18 months later, with the encouragement of officials in Kuna, McMenomey is moving forward on this 114-acre, $120 million vision.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 17 Apr. 2025
Special thanks to Kirk Herbstreit for his friendship and encouragement.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for encouragement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encouragement
Noun
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The Trump administration is also working to undo incentives around clean energy, particularly the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
26 Apr. 2025
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In addition to reversing its open-door policy, Starbucks also announced on Jan. 27 that customers who have their first drink in the lobby can get free refills on hot or iced brewed coffee or tea, a potential incentive for customers to stick around while enjoying their beverage.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The impetus for his ire had everything to do with Minnesota big man Rudy Gobert, who was being chastised by the fan when Edwards decided to step in and take over the exchange.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Union leaders said the impetus for the strike was a string of 44 labor law violations allegedly committed by the county, including retaliation and contracting out work that’s supposed to be done by union members.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Strategic and critical thinking are valuable no matter the level of seniority, as is empathy, as marketing is all about connecting with an audience by understanding their needs and motivations.—
Christine Pilkington,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Walking with others can also promote a sense of camaraderie, along with accountability, encouragement, and motivation to stick with a walking routine.14 8.—
Cathy Nelson,
Verywell Health,
22 Apr. 2025
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But car buyers in 2021 were enjoying low interest rates and federal stimulus checks.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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Beijing has ramped up economic support since late September, but measures so far have not cumulated in the large-scale stimulus that many investors have hoped for.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Encouragement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encouragement. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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