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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As well as conveying clarity and confidence, white is traditionally associated with renewal or positivity because of its purity and simplicity. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026 The Return star Hryhoriev, for one, is looking with positivity to the future and is looking forward to returning to his first profession, acting. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026 Tuesday's groundbreaking was filled with positivity and pride, with the American and Chicago flags hanging off a crane. Lauren Victory, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026 Hannah [Dodd] and every person in this cast to receive love and positivity. Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 3 Mar. 2026 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 9 Mar. 2026.

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