PROMISINGLY Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

promisingly

adverb

as in favorably

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Recent Examples of promisingly Besiktas are among the clubs interested, and Newcastle anticipate sourcing a buyer, despite Willock performing promisingly during pre-season. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 The top of the seventh began more promisingly for the suddenly ice-cold Boston bats, as second baseman Anthony Seigler and catcher Connor Wong opened with back-to-back singles off reliever Simeon Woods Richardson. — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2026 The film opens very promisingly though with a much more up to date takeoff on this year’s Best Picture Oscar winner, One Battle After Another in the form of Teyana Taylor sitting at a bar playing her sassy self, shouting Viva Le Revolution! — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 4 June 2026 To be fair, things start promisingly enough, instantly raising the pulses with a dramatic seabound scene where Claflin’s dashing sailor Edmond Dantès — at the behest of his dying captain — must navigate their ship through a violent storm. — Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026 The match started out promisingly for Capistrano Valley Christian (14-22-1) when McKenzie Meserve opened the first set serving three consecutive aces. — Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 23 Nov. 2025 Peter Hedges’s drama about a young recovering addict (Lucas Hedges) coming back unannounced to his family starts off promisingly, with Roberts’s supportive but wary character trying to manage her complicated feelings about her son’s return. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025 More promisingly, grocery inflation looks to have peaked as well, with August’s release seeing the first deceleration since January. — John Choong, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025 The year didn't start promisingly. — Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025

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California voters feel most favorably toward progressive political candidates, with less enthusiasm for mainstream Democrats.

— Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
They are frequently shaped by conscious and unconscious biases, workplace politics and whether an employee is viewed favorably by leadership.

— Lauren Russell, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of favorably

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If Menorca were instead described as a refreshing gazpacho, this 18th-century rural estate converted into a luxury hotel would be the perfectly satisfying last spoonful.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Swift’s engagement ring, which has been estimated to have a minimum value of $550,000, fits perfectly with the band, Fitzpatrick noted.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of perfectly

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Dan Dow, San Luis Obispo district attorney and president of the California District Attorneys Association, said DAs are concerned about Kowalczyk narrowing judges’ ability to properly prosecute offenders.

— Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Behind the screen, five full-range speaker systems remain in place — enough, Counter said, to properly present vintage 70mm films with their original six-channel sound.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of properly

Adverb

Those inside Newcastle are urging caution and are rightly trying to protect a teenager who has barely played a season of senior football and has moved to a new country and a new league.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
But her kindly and supportive cop boyfriend Nick (Brandon Perea) rightly insists that the duo should perhaps move out of the house when Gemma’s habitual nightmares intensify.

— Tomris Laffly, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

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