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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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2
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
Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Hours before SpaceX began trading, Jim Cramer said that early signs of demand for the IPO looked promising — allaying some of the fears in the market about whether the banks would stick the landing and what the Club had been protecting against all week by making incremental sales to boost our cash.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 13 June 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Tony Leung Chiu-wai opened the international jury press conference for the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival‘s main competition promising to approach the Golden Goblet selection with an open mind – and, where needed, to argue his case.
—Jenny S. Li, Variety, 12 June 2026
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Adjective
That side-effect burden is driving a real search for alternatives, and one of the most promising candidates comes from a Stanford Medicine lab that used artificial intelligence to find a natural molecule already inside the human body.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Hours before SpaceX began trading, Jim Cramer said that early signs of demand for the IPO looked promising — allaying some of the fears in the market about whether the banks would stick the landing and what the Club had been protecting against all week by making incremental sales to boost our cash.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 13 June 2026
Verb
For many people, the science may sound promising.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Tony Leung Chiu-wai opened the international jury press conference for the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival‘s main competition promising to approach the Golden Goblet selection with an open mind – and, where needed, to argue his case.
—Jenny S. Li, Variety, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promising
Adjective
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Just use Dubhe and Merak, the two bright stars in the front edge of the pot of the Big Dipper, opposite the handle, as pointer stars to Polaris.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2026
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Initial crowds were eager to watch the twisty conspiracy thriller on the biggest and brightest screens, with premium large formats representing a mighty 48% of grosses.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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That's encouraging to me that people were holding on.—
Emma Wilson,
CNBC,
20 June 2026
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Then, before the half-time whistle, Vinicius Jr helped himself to his second goal in as many games, an encouraging start for Brazil’s attacking superstar who has often failed to live up to expectations in a national team jersey.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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In vowing not to develop nuclear weapons, Iran also agreed to international watchdog monitoring of its programs.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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In February, the Boise City Council moved to stem future development in the city’s Foothills, vowing not to annex land deeper into the canyons north of town.—
Mark Dee
June 11,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
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Analysts are predicting volatility for the stock as lockup periods end and people sell shares.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
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Though global manufacturers have vowed increases in production, experts say the shortfall will continue, with Goldman Sachs predicting undersupply will extend through 2028.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Both Perez and Conine began rehab assignments with Triple A Jacksonville this week, and Marlins manager Clayton McCullough was optimistic about both players’ trajectories.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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That is a loss, on paper, in the optimistic scenario, and if the number of visitors falls short, the gap only widens.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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The upcoming World Cup clash between the US and Australia has unexpectedly escalated into a fierce rivalry, despite both teams initially celebrating their favorable draw.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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National Weather Service A tornado watch means weather conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms to develop.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The trio signed the papers swearing their allegiance to the United States of America, not King George the Third.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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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.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 June 2026
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Fans attending World Cup matches at Miami Stadium are warning others to arrive hours early after long lines and transportation delays caused some to miss major moments of a recent game.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The British military also confirmed that the Russian warship fired warning shots following attempts to contact the British vessel.—
Jamie Dorrington,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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“Promising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promising. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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