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as in hopefulness
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as in confidence
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Recent Examples of hope
Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
What was the inspiration and what was the hope for the symbolism/message to share?
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2025
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
But the Iowa pork farmers hoped that the fractured way the justices reached that 5-4 decision would give them an opening.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 July 2025
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Noun
The hope is that customers who have been buying Brightland products as gifts now turn to the brand for their own day-to-day use.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
What was the inspiration and what was the hope for the symbolism/message to share?
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2025
Verb
With the Dolphins, Waller hopes to be a force on offense.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
But the Iowa pork farmers hoped that the fractured way the justices reached that 5-4 decision would give them an opening.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hope
Noun
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The findings show a growing generational divide in workplace confidence, and these fears are not necessarily unfounded.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Full of confidence and eager to prove the worth of his colt, the veteran conditioner brilliantly prepared Forever Young for another run on American soil in the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Classic.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
Noun
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In a city where so many big plans have gone so badly for 30 years, San Diego residents shouldn’t just be wary when another bold proposal comes long — they should be terrified.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Unsurprisingly, Luthor already has an evil plan in the works, this time involving the use of Kryptonite crystals to grow a new continent, which will kill billions.—
Will Harris,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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In some brands and industries, giving franchisees a higher than usual degree of autonomy and flexibility may work well, whilst in others the franchisor may wish to retain a significant level of control over many aspects of the business.—
Fiona Simpson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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For schools wishing to offer payments beyond the standard revenue-sharing amounts, those additional funds will need to come from NIL deals.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Operational excellence matters, but what sets leaders apart is recovery: fast, proactive and rooted in consumer trust.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
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Slim majorities of California voters had little or no trust that Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature act in the best interest of the public.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Miloš had a wacky idea about Burt Reynolds for a while.—
Jordan Hoffman Updated,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
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Just as the fish rise to the surface when the water is calm, your best ideas may surface when your mind is tranquil and wandering during an evening shower.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
10 July 2025
Verb
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No wonder so many people dream of trading chaos for this kind of quiet luxury.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
9 July 2025
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Barbra Streisand’s recording career has lasted longer than most musical acts can dream of.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The energy around you may feel optimistic, so now is the time to restore faith in the process of your personal journey.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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His father, a quiet Wasp from Indiana, was an engineer, and his mother was an Irish Catholic who, in addition to working in the Connecticut school system, kept house and raised her good-looking children in the faith.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The well was bundled together with another for contracting purposes, and the cost to plug the two was more than $400,000.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
8 July 2025
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Responses are for informational purposes only and individuals should consider whether any general recommendation in these responses are suitable for their particular circumstances based on investment objectives, financial situation and needs.—
Steve Hruby,
The Enquirer,
8 July 2025
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“Hope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hope. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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