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
Before Bret realizes his daughter's foot-content creator career dream is a jest for the cameras, the loving father spins his wheels, recovering from his surprise to even manage encouragement.
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Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 3 June 2026
At Sugar Blossom Bake Shop in San Clemente, owner Tracy Rogers recently added her own version after some encouragement from her younger employees.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Adelman still texted Spoelstra words of encouragement from time to time during the long NBA season in recent years, with the last time the two spoke coming after a fire that destroyed Spoelstra’s home in November.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
However, some dogs need a little more encouragement, and one of the quickest ways to cool off your pup is a frozen treat — also known as pupsicles.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
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Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 3 June 2026
At Sugar Blossom Bake Shop in San Clemente, owner Tracy Rogers recently added her own version after some encouragement from her younger employees.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Adelman still texted Spoelstra words of encouragement from time to time during the long NBA season in recent years, with the last time the two spoke coming after a fire that destroyed Spoelstra’s home in November.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
However, some dogs need a little more encouragement, and one of the quickest ways to cool off your pup is a frozen treat — also known as pupsicles.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encouragement
Noun
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The best cornerback in the NFL, Patrick Surtain II, is on a four-year, $96 million contract but just earned a $5 million pay raise in 2026 with $5 million more in incentives tacked onto the 2027 season.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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Under the executive order, all tax incentives approved before July will continue.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The beloved 35-year-old Florida Ficus at the entrance is the impetus for the iconic logo.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The impetus of Vanity Fair’s meeting with Nézet-Séguin was the Met’s new production of El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego, a recent work from US composer Gabriela Lena Frank (in her Met debut).—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
2 June 2026
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Walken brings his signature idiosyncratic charm to his portrayal of Frank, whose motivations make for a fascinating web of contradictions.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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While others close to the president see personal motivations at work, the White House is leaning into the diplomatic benefit.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
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The cerebral circuitry of the human brain—specifically the salience network, which is responsible for filtering stimuli—seems to be more active in individuals with misophonia.—
Sloane Crosley,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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The ability to disconnect intentionally from these overwhelming stimuli—to reclaim one’s focus, clarity, and feeling of immediacy—has become rare and precious.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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“Encouragement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encouragement. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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