Definition of positivity
positivities
1 : the quality or state of being positive
2 : something that is positive
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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.
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Lounging beachside, Graham shared a link to a totally genius bikini hack originally posted by fellow body-positivity activist and author Allison Kimmey.
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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.
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A round of applause emoji for Clarkson and her body positivity.
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However, her banter — not unlike her lyrics — was rife with painfully cliché, simplistic positivity on par with Barney the dinosaur (notwithstanding the occasional f-bomb).
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Her positivity really got me through those rough times.
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Her body positivity journey started with her desire to lose weight.
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Christopher Brown remembers that moment, too, and said he was convinced that the power of prayer and relentless positivity could have an impact on the outcome of his son's treatment.
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