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Recent Examples of Pollyanna
Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
The documentary significantly adds to the origin story, tracing Reubens’ early days and infatuation with TV kids’ shows and Disney movies — Pollyanna was a favorite — and fleshing out the family’s move to Florida.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025
But isn’t the cynical explanation also the Pollyanna one?
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
Pope and Sarah go into catacombs beneath an old church in search of the treasure, but are forced to hide among the rats when Lightner (Rigo Sanchez) and his boss Dalia (Pollyanna McIntosh) show up and grab a mysterious scroll that is most likely a map.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Oct. 2024
Lightner and his mysterious boss, Dalia (Pollyanna McIntosh), get to the map inside a crypt below an old church before the Pogues do.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Burke was previously married to actress Pollyanna Rose, per the Los Angeles Times.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Where to watch World Beyond: AMC+ 05 of 07
The Ones Who Live (2024–present)
The newest direct sequel to the parent show, The Ones Who Live brings back Rick and Michonne, not to mention Pollyanna McIntosh’s CRM agent Jadis (née Anne), previously seen whisking Grimes away.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The documentary significantly adds to the origin story, tracing Reubens’ early days and infatuation with TV kids’ shows and Disney movies — Pollyanna was a favorite — and fleshing out the family’s move to Florida.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
The breweries invite everyone to a celebration including the first opportunity to taste the new beer at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, at Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling at 106 S. Riverside Ave.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
The documentary significantly adds to the origin story, tracing Reubens’ early days and infatuation with TV kids’ shows and Disney movies — Pollyanna was a favorite — and fleshing out the family’s move to Florida.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025
But isn’t the cynical explanation also the Pollyanna one?
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
Pope and Sarah go into catacombs beneath an old church in search of the treasure, but are forced to hide among the rats when Lightner (Rigo Sanchez) and his boss Dalia (Pollyanna McIntosh) show up and grab a mysterious scroll that is most likely a map.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Oct. 2024
Lightner and his mysterious boss, Dalia (Pollyanna McIntosh), get to the map inside a crypt below an old church before the Pogues do.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Burke was previously married to actress Pollyanna Rose, per the Los Angeles Times.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Where to watch World Beyond: AMC+ 05 of 07
The Ones Who Live (2024–present)
The newest direct sequel to the parent show, The Ones Who Live brings back Rick and Michonne, not to mention Pollyanna McIntosh’s CRM agent Jadis (née Anne), previously seen whisking Grimes away.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The documentary significantly adds to the origin story, tracing Reubens’ early days and infatuation with TV kids’ shows and Disney movies — Pollyanna was a favorite — and fleshing out the family’s move to Florida.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Pollyanna
Adjective
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Marketers are preparing to take the next leap forward with AI. Boston Consulting Group’s annual survey of marketers found that 71% of CMOs plan to invest more than $10 million annually in generative AI over the next three years, and 83% are optimistic about the technology.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Woodson left Las Vegas optimistic about the conversation.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Very little that’s good ever happens without an optimist at the helm.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2025
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The optimist will see a group that went from the fringes of the playoff discussion to the top of the Eastern Conference, primarily on the backs of players whose best hockey would seem to be in front of them.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Fans are hopeful that Roan will release a new album soon.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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Miguel Uribe Turbay, a Colombian senator and presidential hopeful, is in critical condition after being shot in the head at a campaign event in Bogotá on Saturday.—
Alfie Pannell,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
Noun
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He’s got the twinkly eye and the sly, gregarious spiritual ease of a Micawber or a Cheeryble.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2024
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The smallest of the Micawber brood glides away in his baby carriage, because the bailiff is dragging the hallway carpet out from under the front door.—
Josephine Livingstone,
The New Republic,
16 Sep. 2020
Noun
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And the film ends, not with glory for its title idealist, but with chaos, and the president of the Senate smiling smugly to himself.—
Bob Mondello,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2025
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The demographics have shifted from young idealists to seasoned veterans grappling with institutional weight and responsibility.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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The advent of aviation in this world was something for crackpots and dreamers at the edge of society to do.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Others were anonymous anarchists, dreamers, poets, preachers and lunatics.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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New Graduates Beware Sometimes recruiters paint a rosy, unrealistic picture of a position for job seekers.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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This hybrid of tinted serum and blush contains niacinamide, jojoba oil, and watermelon extract to hydrate and plump the skin while also providing a lovely rosy glow.—
Audrey Noble,
Glamour,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Her understanding and appreciation of the genre is a dream come true for romantics who know that Mr. Darcy isn’t the ultimate prize when an independent woman seeks happiness and companionship.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
22 May 2025
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Released on May 16, the project took three years to complete and marks a more introspective chapter in the pop romantic’s life.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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“Pollyanna.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Pollyanna. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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