positivistic

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Adjective
  • But Financial Services Chair French Hill is optimistic about the proposals advancing this time given support from rank-and-file Democrats and the fact many already have companion measures in the Senate.
    Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 11 Dec. 2025
  • Powell was also optimistic about the economy’s growth next year, and said that consumer spending remains resilient while companies are still investing in artificial intelligence infrastructure.
    Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 11 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • Infants, usually get hep B if their mom is positive.
    Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2025
  • Jonna hugs him and says she's already seen positive change.
    Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • Despite his serious voice, Gamboa highlighted González’s cheerful character.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025
  • The cheerful flowers look lovely massed in perennial beds and are perfect for naturalizing into meadows and prairie plantings.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2025
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“Positivistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positivistic. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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