tailwind

noun

tail·wind ˈtāl-ˌwind

plural tailwinds

Synonyms of tailwind next

: a wind having the same general direction as a course of movement (as of an aircraft)

: a force or influence that advances progress toward an improved condition

… the strengthening housing market should be providing tailwinds for home improvement retailers.—

Katherine Peralta

Medicare reform is a thorny problem even when the political tailwinds are favorable.—

Russ Wiles

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Artificial intelligence tailwinds could mean more gains ahead for Celestica , according to Barclays. —

Sean Conlon, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024 At this point in the earnings season, sales growth has exceeded expectations, with the tailwind from 4.9% year-over-year nominal GDP growth. —

Bill Stone, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 Kristensen, 46, had expected a gentle tailwind for his boating journey, but gusts were cresting 35 miles per hour, sending waves splashing onto him. —

Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 30 Oct. 2024 For example, a company may post a string of great earnings, offer a low P/E compared to its peers, enjoy tailwinds from a thriving industry—and yet its stock’s stuck in a rut. —

Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tailwind