op·ti·mist
ˈäp-tə-mist 
: a person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
The optimists have faith that no matter how avaricious the age, literature will endure.—
Michael Norman
Michael Norman
Op·ti·mist
ˈäp-tə-mist
: a member of a major international service club
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John Cassidy, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
The European Union, optimists point out, did not unravel after Britain’s departure.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
In another survey, optimists were 40% more likely to get promoted over the next year, six times more likely to be highly engaged at work and five times less likely to burn out than pessimists.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
The moon’s connection to Mars awakens your inner optimist.
—USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Even technology optimists acknowledge that A.I. raises questions similar to those that the Luddites once posed.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
The European Union, optimists point out, did not unravel after Britain’s departure.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
In another survey, optimists were 40% more likely to get promoted over the next year, six times more likely to be highly engaged at work and five times less likely to burn out than pessimists.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
The moon’s connection to Mars awakens your inner optimist.
—USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Optimist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optimist. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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