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as in bright
having qualities which inspire hope
a promising writer who just may write the great American novel someday
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as in encouraging
pointing toward a happy outcome
all the signs for the new business are promising
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as in vowing
to make a solemn declaration of intent
they promised to keep in touch with us after they moved away
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as in predicting
to show signs of a favorable or successful outcome
given the cast, the new sitcom promises to be an excellent show
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Recent Examples of promising
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Advocates working to prevent substance abuse say the vaccine is extremely promising and can help existing prevention work already being done.
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Gino Vicci,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
New York City's top officials are promising a robust security plan for the New York Knicks championship parade, which is expected to be one of the biggest celebrations in the city's history.
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Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Adjective
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
Advocates working to prevent substance abuse say the vaccine is extremely promising and can help existing prevention work already being done.
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Gino Vicci,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Verb
Earlier this month, a Manhattan bar ran a promotion promising to comp customers’ drinks if the Knicks won the first game of the NBA Finals, per the New York Times.
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Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
New York City's top officials are promising a robust security plan for the New York Knicks championship parade, which is expected to be one of the biggest celebrations in the city's history.
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Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promising
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Tree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook.
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For starters, bright colors inject visibility – not merely for players looking to find each other amid the chaos of a World Cup match, but also for brands looking to draw the gazes of millions of onlooking fans towards their logo.
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While the quarter itself contained few surprises, management struck an encouraging tone on the freight market, saying demand is beginning to stabilize after a multiyear downturn.
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But the increasing tanker traffic is an encouraging step toward normalization of global oil flows.
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Abandoning his plans to take the throne for himself, and vowing his army to serve Rhaenyra, was a good start.
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The decision, announced Thursday, marks the third such fake elector case filed by states to be dismissed, though the Democratic attorney general is vowing to bring it back to a grand jury in hopes of securing another indictment.
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In some cases, like in Elk River, local utility companies are predicting positive impacts on utility rates thanks to data centers paying larger bills for services.
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Investors have spent years predicting the demise of expensive technology stocks, housing markets, government bonds, currencies, and entire industries.
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By the end of the episode, there is reason to feel optimistic, and not just because Jimmy may have found a solution to his and the restaurant’s financial problems.
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The work is making sure the assumptions underneath them are honest rather than inherited from an optimistic seller.
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Control Process has won consecutive international arbitration proceedings, including favorable rulings from the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris.
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Purvis said the cost of Impossible products has increased over time despite his efforts to work closely with suppliers and provide forecasts to help secure favorable pricing.
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The trio signed the papers swearing their allegiance to the United States of America, not King George the Third.
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Knowing auto engineers that probably means lots of swearing and finally using a crowbar and lump hammer to make the thing fit.
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The Bejarano family notes that people come from all over to taste their stall’s tuba in particular, warning that not all tuba is made with the same precision as theirs.
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife is warning hikers after a moose attacked a hiker and their dogs on a trail.
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“Promising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promising. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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