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encouragingly

  • a word derived from encourage.
    encourage
    verb (used with object)
    to inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence.

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Most encouragingly for the asset class, was that last year also brought about the first net inflows for hedge funds in a long while.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 30, 2026

But outside Spotify's self-fulfilling "top hits" playlists, fans were engaging with music that was encouragingly weird and experimental.

From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2025

Plus, Twilio recently increased its prices, which encouragingly didn’t cause many customers to move to competitors.

From Barron's ● Dec. 4, 2025

Nevertheless, the upturn looks encouragingly broad-based for now, Williamson added.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025

I smiled encouragingly and beckoned to him with my hand, taking another step back to him.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer