1
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
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The hope is that many of these promising initiatives continue to work and get FDA approval in the coming years so doctors have more options—and can save more lives.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 8 Sep. 2025
Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Education experts say the North Lawndale experiment is promising, and locally, the project has drawn a lot of cheerleaders, roughly $1 million in philanthropic backing and no vocal opposition.
—Mila Koumpilova, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
For now, the vertical AI bet, although incredibly promising, remains just that — a bet.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The hope is that many of these promising initiatives continue to work and get FDA approval in the coming years so doctors have more options—and can save more lives.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
In 2023, podcast host Joe Rogan invited the two to debate — promising $100,000 to the charity of Hotez's choice as a payoff.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Education experts say the North Lawndale experiment is promising, and locally, the project has drawn a lot of cheerleaders, roughly $1 million in philanthropic backing and no vocal opposition.
—Mila Koumpilova, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promising
Adjective
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The Pixel’s Magic Editor leverages generative AI tools, which can remove objects in the background, alter lighting, and realistically change the entire mood of a phone (a bright middary sun can easily be compensated for).—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Academy graduate Charlie Tasker is a bright prospect.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There was a brief period towards the end of last season when Destiny Udogie was preferred for high-profile matches, but Spence’s performances under Frank have been encouraging.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Waller’s gait appeared normal in the locker room Friday, which was an encouraging sign.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One Republican lawmaker is even vowing to carry a firearm at all times.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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The story began moving in the other direction when Kaw Nation citizen James Pepper Henry visited the Sacred Red Rock in the 1990s, vowing one day bring the Stone home to the Kanza people.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Sahm Rule has had an unblemished historical record of predicting recessions.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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However, the settlement is significantly higher than some legal experts were predicting.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps Vrabel knew something optimistic fans did not know.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Klarna was unusually optimistic about AI’s capabilities.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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So, all in all, hair questions seem like a favorable thing.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
12 Sep. 2025
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Political stability, a favorable family-office regime, independent courts, and Mandarin fluency made Singapore a natural draw for China's super-rich.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher went on one of his bad-boy tirades during a performance at the 1996 show by swearing, wandering the stage and making lewd gestures during his brother Noel's guitar solo.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Davidson struggled but in adulthood found an advocate in his friend’s mother Dottie (Maxine Peake) and under the mentorship of Tommy (Peter Mullan), who saw through the uncontrollable ticks and swearing and gave him a job.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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International powers have repeatedly called for Machar’s release, warning his detention could tip the country back into civil war.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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And all this just after warning about deploying NATO troops on the ground.—
Joshua Sammons,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Promising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promising. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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