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
Indeed, our more optimistic read on BlackRock’s report proved to be correct.
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 19 July 2025
While 82% of U.S. companies reported profits in 2024, fewer than half are optimistic about the future in China, reflecting concerns over tariffs, deflation, and policy uncertainty, according to the survey.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 July 2025
Drouin is optimistic that the painstaking work will be worthwhile to Kansas Citians.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2025
Vonda Wright, an orthopedic surgeon and author of Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power, had optimistic thoughts.
—Kristin Auble, Vogue, 10 July 2025
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 19 July 2025
While 82% of U.S. companies reported profits in 2024, fewer than half are optimistic about the future in China, reflecting concerns over tariffs, deflation, and policy uncertainty, according to the survey.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 July 2025
Drouin is optimistic that the painstaking work will be worthwhile to Kansas Citians.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2025
Vonda Wright, an orthopedic surgeon and author of Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power, had optimistic thoughts.
—Kristin Auble, Vogue, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimistic
Adjective
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Women's health tech faces a trust gap Even with these promising results, trust remains a major barrier in women's health technology.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
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Meanwhile, Netflix is developing a Pride and Prejudice series with a promising cast that includes Emma Corrin as Elizabeth and Jack Lowden as Darcy.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Derek is a bright and curious kid who dreams of becoming a scientist one day.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 July 2025
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There are also some bright and cheerful-looking design elements such as colorful military campaign ribbons on the flags.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
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Priya’s husband and daughter remain in Kerala, hopeful for her release.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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The inauguration on January 20, 2025, was a solemn yet hopeful affair, acknowledging the deep wounds of the past year while looking toward a new chapter.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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