positivity
noun
pos·i·tiv·i·ty
ˌpä-zə-ˈti-və-tē 
plural positivities
1
: the quality or state of being positive
2
: something that is positive
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Hall’s case for recognition is extremely strong, with left-back so often a source of positivity, even when Newcastle were labouring.
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Chris Waugh, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Kostek, who is the daughter of mom Christina and dad Alan Kostek, recalled growing up in a positive environment that encouraged self-love and body positivity.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Days later, Gilbert took to Instagram again to share a candid post, which included a makeup-free selfie and a caption with words of positivity.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 28 May 2026
So far, fellow members of the transgender community have reacted with overwhelming positivity to the duets, Holloway said, and to his approach to his pre-transition self.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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Chris Waugh, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Kostek, who is the daughter of mom Christina and dad Alan Kostek, recalled growing up in a positive environment that encouraged self-love and body positivity.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Days later, Gilbert took to Instagram again to share a candid post, which included a makeup-free selfie and a caption with words of positivity.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 28 May 2026
So far, fellow members of the transgender community have reacted with overwhelming positivity to the duets, Holloway said, and to his approach to his pre-transition self.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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“Positivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/positivity. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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