1
as in bright
having qualities which inspire hope
a promising writer who just may write the great American novel someday
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2
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
Dmytro Razumkov, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
Early research into the value of AI agents is enormously promising, with one McKinsey pilot study showing agents could reduce lead time by 90% and reduce administrative overhead time by 30%.
—Robbie Morrison, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Education experts say the North Lawndale experiment is promising, and locally, the project has drawn a lot of cheerleaders, roughly $1 million in philanthropic backing and no vocal opposition.
—Mila Koumpilova, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Now, as global attitudes toward nuclear energy are shifting and the sector experiences a kind of renaissance, such cooperation would be especially promising.
—Dmytro Razumkov, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
Early research into the value of AI agents is enormously promising, with one McKinsey pilot study showing agents could reduce lead time by 90% and reduce administrative overhead time by 30%.
—Robbie Morrison, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
In 2023, podcast host Joe Rogan invited the two to debate — promising $100,000 to the charity of Hotez's choice as a payoff.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Education experts say the North Lawndale experiment is promising, and locally, the project has drawn a lot of cheerleaders, roughly $1 million in philanthropic backing and no vocal opposition.
—Mila Koumpilova, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promising
Adjective
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This week, a crescent moon will join, shining close to Jupiter before featuring in a rare close conjunction with Venus and bright star Regulus.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Even a half block away, the air smells sweet and bright, like seared shellfish, sharp vinegar, and the blistery green of sizzling herbs.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While the results are encouraging, officials warn that technology alone cannot solve the crisis.—
BusPatrol - A Mission-Driven Organization,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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But on a remarkably low-volume day for the Green Bay offense as a whole, Kraft's role was actually encouraging.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One Republican lawmaker is even vowing to carry a firearm at all times.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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The story began moving in the other direction when Kaw Nation citizen James Pepper Henry visited the Sacred Red Rock in the 1990s, vowing one day bring the Stone home to the Kanza people.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Explore Fall, a website that provides resources and tools to track the changing colors of leaves, is predicting an earlier and quicker fall foliage peak for the millions of people looking to see this year's natural spectacle.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Going to half yearly reporting might potentially lead to even more trading by hedge funds who are more interested in predicting near term stock price changes rather than long term fundamentals.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That's why scientists are optimistic about the vaccine.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
14 Sep. 2025
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The good news is that the Vols’ schedule looks pretty manageable by SEC standards, with plenty of optimistic takeaways available in this game.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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So, all in all, hair questions seem like a favorable thing.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
12 Sep. 2025
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Political stability, a favorable family-office regime, independent courts, and Mandarin fluency made Singapore a natural draw for China's super-rich.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher went on one of his bad-boy tirades during a performance at the 1996 show by swearing, wandering the stage and making lewd gestures during his brother Noel's guitar solo.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Davidson struggled but in adulthood found an advocate in his friend’s mother Dottie (Maxine Peake) and under the mentorship of Tommy (Peter Mullan), who saw through the uncontrollable ticks and swearing and gave him a job.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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International powers have repeatedly called for Machar’s release, warning his detention could tip the country back into civil war.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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And all this just after warning about deploying NATO troops on the ground.—
Joshua Sammons,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Promising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promising. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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