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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Still, the overall reaction was one of positivity.
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Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
There wasn’t much positivity in Friartown after Kim English’s squad lost its first two Big East games, first in an overtime shootout at Butler, then a close one at home against Seton Hall.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
During years of turmoil for the city and the country, Rayner’s programs daily radiated joy and positivity.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
The medical group reported a 50% positivity rate and nearly 500 cases at its clinics for that week.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025
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Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
There wasn’t much positivity in Friartown after Kim English’s squad lost its first two Big East games, first in an overtime shootout at Butler, then a close one at home against Seton Hall.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
During years of turmoil for the city and the country, Rayner’s programs daily radiated joy and positivity.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
The medical group reported a 50% positivity rate and nearly 500 cases at its clinics for that week.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Positivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/positivity. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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