encouragement
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Less than a year ago, after getting encouragement from Angela and listeners, he started an Instagram account — one that now has more followers than Angela’s.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 7, 2026
The King, they said, "contributes ideas and encouragement on a wide range of issues, delivering practical results which help improve the lives of millions".
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
Despite the early hour in Japan, thousands of people tuned into the live stream, posting messages of encouragement.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
American drone-tech startups like HavocAI are swarming into Taiwan and—with the encouragement of U.S. government matchmakers—finding partners who can help them turn blueprints into reality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
Dunstan needed no further encouragement, and he began to demolish the pudding.
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
I wonder how well and efficiently he would have written it with frequent and intermittent shouts being thrown his way, regardless of whether they were insults or encouragements.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2025
To get out of the slump and push the quality upward again, I clap my hands and shout encouragements like a ranting soccer coach: “Come on now!”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2023
They grunted and hooted un-self-consciously, razzing one another and shouting encouragements, using nicknames generated by the group.
From New York Times ● Sep. 24, 2022
The chat and commenters on Twitter were screaming encouragements, hyped as all hell to have the privilege of watching Malenia fall for the 1,000th time.
From The Verge ● May 11, 2022
If I had not promoted Mr. Weston’s visits here, and given many little encouragements, and smoothed many little matters, it might not have come to any thing after all.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
Vocabulary lists containing encouragement
Catching Fire
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"Refugees Find New Lives"
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Taste of Salt
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word