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noun pos·i·tiv·i·ty \ ˌpä-zə-ˈti-və-tē \

Definition of positivity

plural positivities

1 :the quality or state of being positive

2 :something that is positive

Recent Examples of positivity from the Web

Body positivity is certainly a buzzy term today, and it's been embraced by celebrities and Instagram stars alike.

— de elizabeth, Allure, "The @ScarredNotScared Instagrammer Just Busted a Huge Myth About Confidence," 29 Aug. 2017
The result was a crash course in how to instill body positivity and non-binary acceptance in kids everywhere.

— yohana desta, HWD, "VMAs: Pink Shares the Inspiring Speech She Gave Her Adorable 6-Year-Old Daughter," 27 Aug. 2017
Just as the Colin Kaepernick fiasco turned the once-neutral activity of football watching into a politically divisive event for former friends to debate, brands’ getting controversial on political issues will suck the positivity out of their image.

— ericka andersen, National Review, "Reebok Should Stay In Fitness, Out of Politics," 19 July 2017
Lounging beachside, Graham shared a link to a totally genius bikini hack originally posted by fellow body-positivity activist and author Allison Kimmey.

— sarah klein, Health.com, "Ashley Graham Shares a Bikini Hack That Will Save You From Dreaded ‘Halter Ache’," 12 July 2017
Men and women were about equally as likely to select communication before accountability, positivity, honesty, or work ethic, but older employees, ages 56 to 60, chose it at a higher rate than younger employees, ages 18 to 25.

— grace donnelly, Fortune, "Does Your Boss Hurt Your Company Culture?," 11 July 2017
A round of applause emoji for Clarkson and her body positivity.

— devon ivie, Allure, "Kelly Clarkson Shuts Down Twitter Troll Who Called Her Fat," 5 July 2017
And, recently, a flood of women fed up with the notion that only round hips are beautiful, are posting photos of their hip dips on Instagram as a way to spread a message of body positivity.

— ashley may, USA TODAY, "Hip dips: Not a dance move, just another part of your body to celebrate," 5 July 2017
In the survey, pollsters asked nearly 150,000 people in 142 countries to rate their levels of emotional positivity and negativity.

— laura geggel senior writer, Fox News, "This country, once again, is the happiest nation in the world," 3 July 2017

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