show (a lot of) promise
idiom
: to seem likely to be successful in the future
a young artist who shows (a lot of) promise
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Novel storage systems, such as flow batteries, show promise for advancing the security of available power.
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Dale Fickett, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Read on to learn which popular supplements show promise for allergy relief, which may have unintended consequences, and other ways to reduce allergy symptoms.
—Sarah Cottone, Health, 16 Apr. 2025
These measures show promise in addressing concerns that might otherwise require extensive governmental regulation, which is often slow to keep pace with the velocity of technological innovation.
—Eric Reicin, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Studies on the anti-aging benefits of these creams show promise, but experts said more research is needed and warned of potential side effects.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 18 Mar. 2025
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Dale Fickett, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Read on to learn which popular supplements show promise for allergy relief, which may have unintended consequences, and other ways to reduce allergy symptoms.
—Sarah Cottone, Health, 16 Apr. 2025
These measures show promise in addressing concerns that might otherwise require extensive governmental regulation, which is often slow to keep pace with the velocity of technological innovation.
—Eric Reicin, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Studies on the anti-aging benefits of these creams show promise, but experts said more research is needed and warned of potential side effects.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Show (a lot of) promise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/show%20%28a%20lot%20of%29%20promise. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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