encouraging
adjective
en·cour·ag·ing
in-ˈkər-i-jiŋ 
-ˈkə-ri-,
en-
: giving hope or promise
encouraging news
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Examples of encouraging in a Sentence
We've just heard some encouraging news.
encouraging signs that the economy is improving
Recent Examples on the Web
Initially response to the Campfire Club was encouraging, said Simms, among first-time guests as well as frequent customers.
—
Fielding Buck, Orange County Register, 3 June 2024
Doctors said another encouraging sign is that people are signing up to get vaccinated.
—Dr. Arifeen Rahman, ABC News, 29 May 2024
Based on Bannon’s encouraging emails about her performance, Denson thought she would be hired for Trump’s transition.
—Marilyn W. Thompson, ProPublica, 23 May 2024
Are there things happening now that are encouraging to you?
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 22 May 2024
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Fielding Buck, Orange County Register, 3 June 2024
Doctors said another encouraging sign is that people are signing up to get vaccinated.
—Dr. Arifeen Rahman, ABC News, 29 May 2024
Based on Bannon’s encouraging emails about her performance, Denson thought she would be hired for Trump’s transition.
—Marilyn W. Thompson, ProPublica, 23 May 2024
Are there things happening now that are encouraging to you?
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 22 May 2024
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 8 Jun. 2024.
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