as in optimism
an inclination to believe in the most favorable outcome
Pollyanna had so great a tendency to look for the good in everyone and everything that her name has become a synonym for someone of irrepressible sanguinity
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optimism
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That instinct to lean into life with curiosity, optimism, and kindness is, perhaps, America's greatest attraction.
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It's also shipped Isaac 0 to homes and businesses across California since its February launch, so the firm isn't entirely alone in its optimism.
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“Sanguinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanguinity. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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