promising
adjective
prom·is·ing
ˈprä-mə-siŋ 
: full of promise : likely to succeed or to yield good results
a promising new medicine
promisingly
adverb
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The neighborhood didn't look very promising.
a promising writer who just may write the great American novel someday
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This usually leads the plant to bear three or four fruit, but only the most promising is allowed to survive.
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Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2024
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—Korin Miller, Health, 22 Oct. 2024
One of its most promising applications lies in decentralized identity solutions, which enable citizens to access essential services without relying on traditional, often corrupt, government agencies.
—Federico Sendra, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
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Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2024
What the Research Suggests Believe it or not, there’s a growing body of research suggesting that Tetris could be a promising way to help people struggling with trauma.
—Korin Miller, Health, 22 Oct. 2024
One of its most promising applications lies in decentralized identity solutions, which enable citizens to access essential services without relying on traditional, often corrupt, government agencies.
—Federico Sendra, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Warby Parker’s promising outlook justifies its premium valuation, according to Goldman Sachs.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for promising
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“Promising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promising. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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