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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Barrington forward Piper Lucier was a beacon of positivity during her illustrious four-year career. Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025 But these were still just brief moments of positivity that Canada offered. Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 11 June 2025 The brand, which belongs to the Max Mara Group, has promoted body positivity by creating size-inclusive fashion since the ’80s and has a tradition of amplifying this message through collaborations with designers. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 11 June 2025 More Scott Marshall/Getty Images O'Hearn is having a career season with the Orioles this year posting a 158 OPS+ in a season in which Baltimore has been desperate for any sort of positivity. Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for positivity

Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 2 Jul. 2025.

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