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
Recent Examples on the Web
For the Class of 2026, that’s an encouraging message.
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
But the run-up under splash hire coach Mauricio Pochettino has been less than encouraging, though a recent 3-2 friendly win over a stout Senegal squad was a positive.
—Greg Cote
june 4, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
The success on digital is an encouraging sign for the program’s ability to attract younger viewers who don’t watch traditional talent.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Still, the progress has been encouraging.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 4 June 2026
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
But the run-up under splash hire coach Mauricio Pochettino has been less than encouraging, though a recent 3-2 friendly win over a stout Senegal squad was a positive.
—Greg Cote
june 4, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
The success on digital is an encouraging sign for the program’s ability to attract younger viewers who don’t watch traditional talent.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Still, the progress has been encouraging.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 4 June 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 8 Jun. 2026.
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