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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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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
Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2025
However, human clinical studies testing specific therapies targeting inflammation and their impact on metabolic disease have had promising but substandard results.
—Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
While promising, these efforts are still in the pilot phase and are limited in scope.
—Steven Smith, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
After years of teasing and promising and lying, Playboi Carti, the prodigal hype-baiter, has finally returned with a new album, Music.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2025
However, human clinical studies testing specific therapies targeting inflammation and their impact on metabolic disease have had promising but substandard results.
—Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
Apple is hoping its iPhone 16 series, which was released in September, will help the company regain momentum in China, with the Cupertino, California, tech giant promising a host of new artificial intelligence features via its Apple Intelligence software.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
While promising, these efforts are still in the pilot phase and are limited in scope.
—Steven Smith, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promising
Adjective
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Numerous expansive windows let in natural light so the interior living space is bright.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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Artificial lights stay bright 24 hours a day, and CCTV cameras and armed guards monitor each cell.—
Josh Meyer,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Despite their life-altering, Chelsea provided an encouraging update just before the start of the 2025 MLB season this week, sharing that Max has seen incredible recovery in the nine months since he was first diagnosed.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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For human surfers and swimmers, the results were somewhat encouraging.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This simulation helps in predicting potential impacts and unforeseen outcomes that may arise from format adjustments.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
28 Dec. 2024
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Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, the 36-year-old reality star (whose real name is Angela White) shared her confidence in her 8-year-old daughter's future, predicting that Dream will follow in her family's footsteps and become a businesswoman and a leader.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Surround Yourself with Positive Influences Entrepreneurs and investors who network with forward-thinking, optimistic individuals are more likely to maintain a long-term perspective on financial growth.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Analysts are optimistic on the stock’s upward potential, even as Target shares have suffered.—
Hakyung Kim,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As the Trump administration continues to pursue a deal to end the war in Ukraine — one that may end up being more favorable to Moscow than Kyiv — Europeans, for the first time in decades, are focusing on their own military might.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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The plan commission forwards a recommendation either favorable or unfavorable to the Porter County Board of Commissioners who would then have two readings, the first at a public hearing, while the second does not require a public hearing.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Domino’s Pizza Some crises can strike without warning with others can build and simmer over a period of time.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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In retrospect, Johnson’s warning back on December 26 was apt.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The White House remains hopeful that peace is within reach, despite skepticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who believes Putin is not seriously considering peace.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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In an interview late last year with infectious disease news site Contagion Live, Pfizer’s head of discovery and early development Charlotte Allerton was hopeful this new antiviral iteration could help a significant cohort of vulnerable patients who were previously unable to take Paxlovid.—
Rich Haridy,
New Atlas,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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These dens appeared large enough to house multiple individuals, hinting that Fona might have used them for shelter, safety or even for raising its young.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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Computer models are hinting that another major storm, perhaps followed by even more intense cold, could occur late in the coming week.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Promising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promising. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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