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

Recent Examples on the Web Please just know that your positivity and encouragement are deeply appreciated. Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 26 Feb. 2024 But some feel the backlash over a personal choice — particularly one related to health — can be unwarranted and antithetical to the mission of body positivity. Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 24 Feb. 2024 When the announcement of flag football’s presence at the Los Angeles Games came in October, NFL players largely responded with positivity. Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2024 Deeply endearing on every level, from its anti-authoritarian politics to its body positivity to general joie de vivre, this is a crowdpleaser through and through (unless the crowd happens to be made up of moral policemen and dogmatic clerics). Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2024 University California officials announce extension of remote instruction on five campuses, say high COVID-19 positivity rates call for extra precautions. Eric Klinenberg, TIME, 9 Feb. 2024 Regular feedback and recognition enhance team positivity and belonging. - Pascal Bachmann, Strategy Achievers LLC 6. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024 To celebrate, Megan asked her Hotties to focus on positivity and vaguely alluded to some of Minaj’s disrespect. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 5 Feb. 2024 Through these endeavors, the South Coast Conservatory creates a ripple effect of positivity, confidence, and resilience from individuals to communities. Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Positivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/positivity. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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