as in promising
having qualities which inspire hope
the economic predictions for the coming year are actually quite optimistic
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Recent Examples of optimistic
While the coaches’ reactions were mixed, fans appeared cautiously optimistic, with many calling for a continuation of week one’s strict judging.
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Caroline Price, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
In her prepared remarks before the questions, Ms. Bass had struck an optimistic tone, highlighting the progress firefighters had made with the help of air operations.
—Kate Selig, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
However, Waller appeared more optimistic than many on Wall Street, where fears of stubborn inflation have increased in recent weeks.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Kevin O’Connell has a team full of believers This year’s version of the Vikings have followed the lead of their optimistic head coach.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Caroline Price, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
In her prepared remarks before the questions, Ms. Bass had struck an optimistic tone, highlighting the progress firefighters had made with the help of air operations.
—Kate Selig, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
However, Waller appeared more optimistic than many on Wall Street, where fears of stubborn inflation have increased in recent weeks.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Kevin O’Connell has a team full of believers This year’s version of the Vikings have followed the lead of their optimistic head coach.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimistic
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Schmidt was the most promising addition of the bunch as a budget Oliver Ekman-Larsson replacement.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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The right winger is widely-regarded to be soccer's most promising young talent, and has already been garnished with the Kopa Trophy and Golden Boy award as Europe's best player under the age of 21.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The brand’s new Fall/Winter collection features the Women’s Knitted Greta Top, which can be styled under a blazer, the lightweight Octavia Cashmere Scarf, in a bright red floral pattern.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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Maybe a pet knocked over your potted succulent plant or an outdoor succulent’s leaves were injured by bright sun, pests, or another issue.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2025
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Addressing pressing concerns such as identity, religious trauma, displacement and the challenge to stay hopeful in an increasingly difficult world, Oladokun displayed a knack for making her personal thoughts relatable to the masses.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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At Aalto University, Amiri, the sustainability researcher, is also hopeful that the trend can grow globally—including in the U.S.—
Maddy Savage,
TIME,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Optimistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimistic. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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