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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
David Ornstein, New York Times, 5 June 2026
One of the main goals behind the project was to reduce emissions from construction materials, and, according to project manager Hans Hafellner from the Institute of Building Physics, Services and Construction at TU Graz, the results look very promising.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 June 2026
Michaela Trimble, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
In any other year, though, including the far more musically promising next season, none of these musicals would have even been nominated.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 7 June 2026
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Adjective
Yet there is little doubt Hackney is a promising player.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 5 June 2026
One of the main goals behind the project was to reduce emissions from construction materials, and, according to project manager Hans Hafellner from the Institute of Building Physics, Services and Construction at TU Graz, the results look very promising.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 June 2026
Verb
Though there are still many unknowns regarding the full effect of ayahuasca on the human experience, if my own is any indication, the mental and emotional gates this plant can open seem promising.
—Michaela Trimble, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
In any other year, though, including the far more musically promising next season, none of these musicals would have even been nominated.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promising
Adjective
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Ex-Arsenal player Héctor Bellerín wore bright pink on the Louis Vuitton catwalk in 2019, while Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga walked for Balenciaga in 2022.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Deneb is the brightest star in the constellation Cygnus the Swan.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Eco effort The Mollie has a focus on being eco-friendly with carafes of water instead of bottles, encouraging to save towels for a few days at a time, and even partnering with Rivian, the electric car manufacturer, to offer all-electric shuttles to the mountain and the airport.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Despite the concerning drought conditions, climate outlooks are showing some encouraging signs for the months ahead.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Ali wakes up in the morning to find Rue in the living room, learning from the news that Fez broke out of prison and vowing to get him.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
1 June 2026
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Earlier this month, the AFL-CIO labor union, representing about 70,000 Central Florida workers, passed a resolution vowing not to support any candidate who doesn’t resign their office in time for a new election.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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Enhanced risk is a level 3 out of 5 on the scale for predicting storms.—
Kendrick Calfee
June 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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However, predicting low clouds along the horizon is tough.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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The German government acknowledged the companies’ inability to cooperate on the jet but, speaking at the Berlin Air Show this week, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz struck an optimistic tone, looking ahead to what the countries could still achieve with the rest of the FCAS project.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Pickens’ answer to the Star-Telegram seemed less optimistic.—
Nick Harris
June 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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In the Eastern Pacific, the opposite occurs, with favorable conditions supporting above-average hurricane season activity.—
Daniel Peck,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Forecast confidence is increasing that some storms could become strong to severe on Sunday, especially along and north of I-20, where wind shear will be slightly more favorable for storm organization.—
Nelly Carreño,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Andrew has a long record of rudeness to staff, shouting and swearing at them and going against strict protocol rules over security.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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The Douglas County Sheriff's Office honored a Colorado veteran's decades of service and sacrifice by swearing him in as an honorary sheriff's deputy.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
25 May 2026
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Ellison denounces the allegations as a baseless political stunt, warning that using prosecutorial power to pursue rivals instead of protecting public programs erodes trust in democratic institutions.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s financial chief urged the City Council to stick to an $8-9 million budget amendment package proposed by the Council’s Ways and Means chair, warning that further changes would lead to city layoffs.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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“Promising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promising. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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