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
Despite setbacks, Bray remains optimistic that students can adapt and recover.
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Earvin Adjei, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2025
Even so, there are a few reasons to be optimistic about the prospects for grassroots adhocism.
—Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Ricky Gervais is optimistic about where our culture is heading.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 31 May 2025
According to a Glassdoor report, just 43 percent of Gen Z is optimistic about their employer's business outlook over the next six months.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
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Earvin Adjei, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2025
Even so, there are a few reasons to be optimistic about the prospects for grassroots adhocism.
—Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Ricky Gervais is optimistic about where our culture is heading.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 31 May 2025
According to a Glassdoor report, just 43 percent of Gen Z is optimistic about their employer's business outlook over the next six months.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for optimistic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimistic
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The most promising opportunities often lie at the intersection of significant pain and institutional blindness—where inefficiency has been accepted as inevitable.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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As of now, the seemingly inevitable mass adoption of electrification has yet to live up to the hype, internal-combustion engines continue firing on all cylinders, and hybrid technology appears to be the most promising path ahead.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
11 June 2025
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While times are tough for recent college grads, the future looks bright for those with experience-building apprenticeships - especially in some trade roles where AI isn’t a threat.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Double-pane sliding glass windows throughout flood the space with natural light, making the whole home feel bright and open.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Fans are hopeful that Roan will release a new album soon.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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Miguel Uribe Turbay, a Colombian senator and presidential hopeful, is in critical condition after being shot in the head at a campaign event in Bogotá on Saturday.—
Alfie Pannell,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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