positivity

noun

pos·​i·​tiv·​i·​ty ˌpä-zə-ˈti-və-tē How to pronounce positivity (audio)
plural positivities
1
: the quality or state of being positive
2
: something that is positive

Examples of positivity in a Sentence

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After news of Johnson’s death spread, a social media account created by his family made a post confirming the rapper’s death while paying tribute to his life and legacy, both as a rapper and a beacon of positivity in Philly’s Hip-Hop community. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 May 2025 As the body positivity movement blossomed from the ashes of Y2K and Heroine Chic, the community witnessed tides changing in all areas of life, particularly fashion. Essence, 12 May 2025 Through handcrafted bracelets featuring inspirational words, Carrig encourages customers to wear them as daily affirmations and then pass them on to others who need encouragement, creating a pipeline of positivity. Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025 Lizzo has always been an advocate for body positivity. Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 5 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for positivity

Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of positivity was in 1659

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“Positivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/positivity. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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