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
By July, a garden in full bloom may need some encouragement to keep its beautiful flowers in supply.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
In the caption of her post, Sánchez Bezos shared words of encouragement for children who are struggling with reading or speaking.
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Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Several students said Gilliam's encouragement made a lasting impression during the two-week camp.
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Alexa Liacko,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Even so, reports suggest that Lopez leaving the door open is all the encouragement Rodriguez needs.
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Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for encouragement
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
In the caption of her post, Sánchez Bezos shared words of encouragement for children who are struggling with reading or speaking.
—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Several students said Gilliam's encouragement made a lasting impression during the two-week camp.
—
Alexa Liacko,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Even so, reports suggest that Lopez leaving the door open is all the encouragement Rodriguez needs.
—
Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for encouragement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encouragement
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And given that such systems are physically possible, powerful economic and strategic incentives exist for technologists and entrepreneurs to build them.
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The money is an incentive granted by the city after working more than 20 years to attract a builder with a project appropriate for the property, which was cleared decades earlier for redevelopment.
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The analysts said recent talks between Japan and the Philippines over overlapping claims in their exclusive economic zones east of Taiwan may have been the impetus for the MSA mission east of Tawain.
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The impetus behind launching its agentic commerce platform lies in the changes in how consumers shop.
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Research from Hilton found that 56% of global travelers cite rest and recharge as their number one motivation for leisure travel in 2026.
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Gendreau says other common signs of deficiency include muscle weakness, low motivation, and low energy.
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China also engineered a massive government stimulus package to stabilize its economy.
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Central banks thought that forward guidance, particularly when interest rates were very low, could provide additional market stimulus.
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“Encouragement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encouragement. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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