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also Pollyannish
as in optimistic
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Adjective
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The German government acknowledged the companies’ inability to cooperate on the jet but, speaking at the Berlin Air Show this week, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz struck an optimistic tone, looking ahead to what the countries could still achieve with the rest of the FCAS project.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026 -
Pickens’ answer to the Star-Telegram seemed less optimistic.—
Nick Harris
June 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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Too often, the Socceroos’ possession ended with hopeful balls forward or turnovers in difficult places.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Decades later, their performances continue to resonate, reminding audiences why Mayberry still symbolizes a gentler, more hopeful vision of community life.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 June 2026
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Or, for Mark Layne, sentimental.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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The month begins with Mercury entering sentimental Cancer on June 1, adding a layer of sensitivity, intuition and vulnerability to our exchanges.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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As for her glam, the former Spice Girl opted for shimmery pewter eyeshadow, rosy blush, and a pink-nude lip.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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So what’s behind this rosy outlook?—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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“Pollyannaish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Pollyannaish. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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