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
Celebrate each win — even minor ones — so that encouragement can fuel your future.
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
As Lockett struggled, Simmons interrupted with words of encouragement and a reminder to the room that his young teammate was a newcomer to this setting.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 3 Jan. 2026
Sometimes, a few words of encouragement go a long way.
—Libby Smith, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
The program provides support and encouragement to those who are struggling with grief.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
As Lockett struggled, Simmons interrupted with words of encouragement and a reminder to the room that his young teammate was a newcomer to this setting.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 3 Jan. 2026
Sometimes, a few words of encouragement go a long way.
—Libby Smith, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
The program provides support and encouragement to those who are struggling with grief.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for encouragement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encouragement
Noun
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The official boundaries of the new stadium incentive district have not yet been finalized.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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The grocer will also receive a $50,000 retailer incentive bonus.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That that might be the impetus for people to try to come together in some way.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
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The impetus for the collaboration came from Smith’s own experience using garlic in her cooking.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Duffy denied any political motivation.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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His content, often featuring humorous music about food was intended as motivation for Lomax’s own health journey.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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If the labor market is improving and the Supreme Court delivers the expected tariff refunds, the Fed would have almost no justification for adding further stimulus to the economy via a new round of cheaper money.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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There’s the stimulus from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the prospect of lower interest rates from a more dovish incoming Federal Reserve chair, and the benefits from artificial intelligence accruing to the real economy — major pillars maintaining a bullish outlook .—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Encouragement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encouragement. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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