as in hopefulness
an inclination to believe in the most favorable outcome
your perpetual optimism even when things look bleak
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Recent Examples of optimism
While Smith did have optimism for pass rush upside when he was drafted, that hasn’t yet manifested, and a plethora of pass rush weapons now surround him on the defensive line.
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2025
There are many reasons for the optimism: A loaded defense.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 29 May 2025
Faith, too, has helped people face the future with optimism.
—John Kaag, The Atlantic, 28 May 2025
On Tuesday, signs of that optimism finally began to appear.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2025
There are many reasons for the optimism: A loaded defense.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 29 May 2025
Faith, too, has helped people face the future with optimism.
—John Kaag, The Atlantic, 28 May 2025
On Tuesday, signs of that optimism finally began to appear.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimism
brightness
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Both cameras capture good detail and color (for a tablet) without overdoing the brightness.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 May 2025
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Other steps to help reduce damage include face masks or glasses made to shield blue light, or just simply lowering the brightness of your phone.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
21 May 2025
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“Optimism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimism. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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