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
On both counts, though, Book is cautiously optimistic that Congress might reverse course on scrapping those programs.
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Confidence about meeting retirement goals varies widely across generations, with Generation X standing out as the least optimistic, according to new research.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The team is equally optimistic that a break from throwing in this first season in the majors will allow Morgan to reset.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Yet, despite the challenges, Eliasen is optimistic.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Confidence about meeting retirement goals varies widely across generations, with Generation X standing out as the least optimistic, according to new research.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The team is equally optimistic that a break from throwing in this first season in the majors will allow Morgan to reset.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Yet, despite the challenges, Eliasen is optimistic.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimistic
Adjective
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If the Panthers were to regress, how could that be viewed as promising or successful?—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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The procedure, known as xenotransplantation – transplanting organs, tissues or cells from one species to another – is seen as the most promising way to meet the need of patients waiting desperately for an organ to become available.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This week, a crescent moon will join, shining close to Jupiter before featuring in a rare close conjunction with Venus and bright star Regulus.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Even a half block away, the air smells sweet and bright, like seared shellfish, sharp vinegar, and the blistery green of sizzling herbs.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
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Trepanier is hopeful but concerned that the plan to remove the birds may fall through.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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There is a lot to be hopeful about.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Optimistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimistic. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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