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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
Mathew Scott, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
One promising application of AI is in speeding up internal processes, allowing advisors to spend less time on administrative tasks and more time providing tailored advice to clients.
—Tom Gooley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Bernard Marr, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Joby is partnering with Delta Airlines and Uber, a stakeholder since 2020, to offer ‘air taxi’ service in New York City, promising to fly passengers from Manhattan to JFK in seven minutes.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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She was named the co-winner of the initiative’s most promising filmmaker award after producing four of the eight short films the students were required to make.
—Mathew Scott, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
One promising application of AI is in speeding up internal processes, allowing advisors to spend less time on administrative tasks and more time providing tailored advice to clients.
—Tom Gooley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In the world of business technology, generative AI has emerged as a transformative force, promising to revolutionize how enterprises operate.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Joby is partnering with Delta Airlines and Uber, a stakeholder since 2020, to offer ‘air taxi’ service in New York City, promising to fly passengers from Manhattan to JFK in seven minutes.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promising
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Led by some of the brightest minds in fashion, the event will help attendees elevate their expertise and stay informed.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
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The new stars are still burning bright, but astronomers don’t expect any of them to last more than 10 million years.Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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But the final results of the 10-year study, which focused on cow moose in the Cabinet and Salish Mountains, the Big Hole Valley, and the Rocky Mountain Front, were encouraging, says project lead and MFWP biologist Nick DeCesare.Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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The defensive ranking is particularly encouraging, as the Packers really struggled on that side of the ball last year.Matt Modi, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Further study showed that the computer model was more than 90 percent accurate in predicting how a real fly’s brain would respond.Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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Economists had been predicting payroll growth of 140-150,000 jobs; instead, payrolls rose by 254,000.Harry Holzer, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In one study, participants who wrote weekly gratitude lists reported feeling more optimistic and exercised more often than those who focused on the negatives.Christine Clarridge, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Among the most optimistic models for Harris, The Economist’s simulations gave Harris the win in 56 out of 100 scenarios on Tuesday, up from a 50-50 split the day before.Jared Gans, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details the company's legal proceedings, including a favorable judgment in a trademark infringement lawsuit.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Overnight and into Monday morning, fire crews took advantage of favorable conditions, building up the containment line around the blaze.Patrick Smith, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Companies are starting to see relationships with subordinates as warning signs for other problematic behavior within an organization.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Apple cider has become synonymous with the start of fall, but health officials are warning consumers that drinking the cozy beverage is not without risk.Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
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At midnight, voters in the tiny New Hampshire hamlet of Dixville Notch reflected the national divide, casting three votes for each White House hopeful.Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Bringing Jim Jones in is a really good step and very hopeful.Jonquilyn Hill, Vox, 5 Nov. 2024
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That leaves folks like the young man who Daly, the San Francisco Fed president, encountered uneasy about the future and hinting whether the Fed perhaps is making a policy mistake.Jeff Cox, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2024
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The Federal Reserve began its interest rate cutting cycle in September, lowering the Fed funds rate for the first time since 2020 by 50 basis points, while hinting that more cuts are on the horizon.Paulina Likos, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Promising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promising. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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