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as in bright
having qualities which inspire hope
a promising writer who just may write the great American novel someday
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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
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
It’s minted some of Europe’s most promising companies besides Nord, such as Vinted, PVcase, and Surfshark.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 30 Nov. 2024
Anna Haines, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
New York is officially in pursuit of the 30-year-old and initial signs are promising, according to Yankees play-by-play announcer and ESPN radio personality Michael Kay.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Despite Hill's standout efforts, the Saints have struggled throughout the season, dropping seven straight after a promising 2-0 start, with injuries continuing to decimate their offensive depth.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
It’s minted some of Europe’s most promising companies besides Nord, such as Vinted, PVcase, and Surfshark.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 30 Nov. 2024
Verb
From sumptuous serums to juicy jelly masks, k-beauty is booming in popularity for promising dewy, glassy skin and a youthful radiance.
—Anna Haines, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
New York is officially in pursuit of the 30-year-old and initial signs are promising, according to Yankees play-by-play announcer and ESPN radio personality Michael Kay.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promising
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That advanced air-suspension system shines brightest while cornering, as the Gravity begins to lean over just a bit, pushing weight onto the outside tires until the rear end squares up and plants, then the vehicle shoves off into seeming warp speed yet again.Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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The double layering feels a little less preppy and more fashion-forward, and the bright red adds a cheery color pop.Talia Abbas, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
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Model healthy boundaries by setting expectations for email response times, limiting after-hours communications, and encouraging time off.Stephen Sokoler, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Although overall inflation has picked up, the details have been more encouraging for Fed officials looking for a pullback.Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Now that the Eras Tour has wrapped, StubHub is predicting that Coldplay will reign over live events in 2025.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In addition to financial markets participants overwhelmingly predicting another rate cut is in store, central bank officials have made similar indications.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The outlook for 2025 appears cautiously optimistic.Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
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But as cannabis research continues to gain traction, the road ahead looks increasingly optimistic.Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Even if their attorneys represent views, the attorneys’ goals are to win the litigation or reach a favorable settlement (one that would pay the attorneys quite well through attorneys’ fees).Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Buenos Aires, the country’s tech center, is in a favorable time zone (just one hour ahead of EST for most of the year).Daniel Pena, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Officials had issued a critical fire alert on Monday, warning that high winds were expected this week.Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The shooting came as law enforcement, for years, has been warning of a growing risk of political violence, some rooted in online radicalization and conspiracy theories.Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
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But its maker insists the movie’s politically pointed portrait of our species’ self-destruction is, ultimately, hopeful.Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
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Danielle Dorsey has more hopeful news: a roundup of new and recommended restaurants from the Food team this month.Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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There are a total of six episodes in the back half of season 5; the fifth episode that aired on December 8 ended with Luke Grimes’ Kayce hinting to a solution that would save the beleaguered ranch.Lynette Rice, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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Street will also be a crew chief for RCR in the Xfinity Series, hinting that the team will run a third part-time car there, as well.Joseph Wolkin, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Promising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promising. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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