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also Pollyannish
as in optimistic
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Pollyannaish
Adjective
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Following The Crowd When investors are optimistic, stock prices rise.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025 -
McEnroe this week sounded a bit more optimistic during a pre-Wimbledon tune-up with reporters staged by ESPN.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Surely a simple pass to a teammate would be more effective than a hopeful shot?—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Log in Real news can be honest, hopeful, credible, constructive.—
Sam Mednick,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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The ‘pouf sentimental’ hairstyle was created by hairdresser Leonard Autie and debuted on the Duchesse de Chartres in 1774, famously adorned with 14 yards of gauze, figurines, a plate of cherries and a parrot.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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That is my favorite now because of sentimental reasons.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Her makeup included bold brows, lined eyes and a rosy lip.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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Jefferies sees a rosy outlook ahead for Walt Disney .—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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“Pollyannaish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Pollyannaish. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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