encouraging
adjective
en·cour·ag·ing
in-ˈkər-i-jiŋ 
-ˈkə-ri-,
en-
: giving hope or promise
encouraging news
Examples of encouraging in a Sentence
We've just heard some encouraging news.
encouraging signs that the economy is improving
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The Rockies, back home after an encouraging 4-2 road trip, were in control of the game early behind another strong start from veteran left-hander Jose Quintana and another big night from Mickey Moniak, who extended his hitting streak to 15 games.
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Kenyon told me that although the mice research is encouraging, a drug pathway that successfully extends a dog’s life will generate more enthusiasm among scientists who hope to try similar treatments on humans.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Domínguez went through baseball activities prior to Friday’s game, another encouraging sign.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
On the day Washington made King their first round pick in 2024, scouting director Danny Haas spoke of several encouraging traits.
—Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 1 May 2026
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Kenyon told me that although the mice research is encouraging, a drug pathway that successfully extends a dog’s life will generate more enthusiasm among scientists who hope to try similar treatments on humans.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Domínguez went through baseball activities prior to Friday’s game, another encouraging sign.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
On the day Washington made King their first round pick in 2024, scouting director Danny Haas spoke of several encouraging traits.
—Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for encouraging
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“Encouraging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encouraging. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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