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as in promising
having qualities which inspire hope
economists are offering a hopeful forecast for a healthy economy in the coming year
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as in encouraging
pointing toward a happy outcome
in a hopeful response to the ad, several people called to say they'd seen our lost cat
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as in candidate
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award
the three mayoral hopefuls are going to debate on local TV
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Recent Examples of hopeful
Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 5 Mar. 2025
The changes in the peso and Canadian dollar were relatively modest considering the scope of the tariffs, signaling traders might still be hopeful the tariffs won’t remain in place for long, said Lee Hardman, a senior currency analyst at MUFG, in a note Tuesday.
—Lucy Bayly, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
While Monty got this year’s trophy, other hopefuls also scored points with spectators.
—Jennifer Peltz, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The club is hopeful that 2022 first-round pick Jonathan Lekkerimäki can provide a partial answer to the need for more goal scoring talent.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 5 Mar. 2025
The changes in the peso and Canadian dollar were relatively modest considering the scope of the tariffs, signaling traders might still be hopeful the tariffs won’t remain in place for long, said Lee Hardman, a senior currency analyst at MUFG, in a note Tuesday.
—Lucy Bayly, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
Just look at how many Oscar nominees now start out at those two festivals — five of this year’s Best Picture hopefuls started at the two festivals with Cannes titles Anora and Emilia Perez and Venice entry The Brutalist dominating this year’s U.S. awards scene.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
While Monty got this year’s trophy, other hopefuls also scored points with spectators.
—Jennifer Peltz, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hopeful
Adjective
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The fourth-round draft pick had a promising rookie season in 2024, even after sustaining a scary neck injury in late November.—
Alex Zietlow and,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2025
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His promising early baseball career took a back seat in 1943 when he was taken into the Navy and served as a radio operator on the USS Coral Sea during World War II.—
Daniel Brown,
The Athletic,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Winning five of their first six games post-break is encouraging.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Keep reinforcing the positive and encouraging patience.—
Harriette Cole,
The Mercury News,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko Another high-profile candidate would be Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko who has also defied Zelensky on a few occasions throughout the war.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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With so much at stake, the candidates have come out swinging.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But while many in Altadena’s entrepreneurial community remain optimistic about a recovery, multiple business owners described lengthy and difficult roads ahead.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Future of Foreign Aid: Rethink, Not Retreat Despite dramatic aid shifts being experienced around the world, Haddad remains cautiously optimistic.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Cut to Trachtenberg’s Jenny in a luxurious spa bubble bath, making the most of a preposterously favorable exchange rate.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
26 Feb. 2025
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This spike is partly fueled by favorable exchange rates, although the popularity of country may be pushing overall spring break prices higher, with the average insured trip to Japan now costing nearly $10,000.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Both should be Final Four favorites and national title contenders.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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And if current numbers are anything to go by, Split Fiction is shaping up to be a massive hit, and a GOTY contender in its own right.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Kennedy Center is an American Jewel, and must reflect the brightest STARS on its stage from all across our Nation.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
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So, if and when Stafford and Kupp are traded from Los Angeles, perhaps the new duo of Rodgers and Adams could team up with bright, young star Puka Nacua and the rest of the Rams’ squad that won a playoff game in 2024.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
26 Feb. 2025
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Celebrate and be happy with me, and forgive me for leaving you.—
Jawad Rizkallah,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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Dismukes was happy the Viking could persevere during a rough game in the teeth of the playoffs.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Hopeful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hopeful. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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