encouraging
adjective
en·cour·ag·ing
in-ˈkər-i-jiŋ 
-ˈkə-ri-,
en-
: giving hope or promise
encouraging news
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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
But generally, people are supportive and encouraging.
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Stuart Spielman and Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2024
In other words, the latest news about prices is finally encouraging.
—David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 20 May 2024
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Stuart Spielman and Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2024
In other words, the latest news about prices is finally encouraging.
—David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 20 May 2024
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 28 May. 2024.
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