Pollyannaish

variants also Pollyannish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for Pollyannaish
Adjective
  • 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
  • Surely a simple pass to a teammate would be more effective than a hopeful shot?
    Jack Lang, New York Times, 22 June 2025
  • Log in Real news can be honest, hopeful, credible, constructive.
    Sam Mednick, Christian Science Monitor, 22 June 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • That is my favorite now because of sentimental reasons.
    Heran Mamo, Billboard, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • Her makeup included bold brows, lined eyes and a rosy lip.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
  • 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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