op·ti·mist
ˈäp-tə-mist 
: a person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
The optimists have faith that no matter how avaricious the age, literature will endure.—
Michael Norman
Michael Norman
Op·ti·mist
ˈäp-tə-mist
: a member of a major international service club
Examples of optimist in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebScott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2024
According to the optimists, giving credence to the nuclear bluster of weak enemies is misguided and plays squarely into their hands.
—Keir A. Lieber, Foreign Affairs, 24 Oct. 2023
For the relative optimists, any major successful offensive would be enough.
—Mikhail Zygar, Foreign Affairs, 28 June 2024
Eleanor, who is an optimist as well as a good shot, went into action.
—Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 26 June 2024
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Noun
On Tuesday, Lee sounded like a careful optimist, which is what a coach in his position should be.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2024
According to the optimists, giving credence to the nuclear bluster of weak enemies is misguided and plays squarely into their hands.
—Keir A. Lieber, Foreign Affairs, 24 Oct. 2023
For the relative optimists, any major successful offensive would be enough.
—Mikhail Zygar, Foreign Affairs, 28 June 2024
Eleanor, who is an optimist as well as a good shot, went into action.
—Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 26 June 2024
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“Optimist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optimist. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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