Pollyannaish

variants also Pollyannish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for Pollyannaish
Adjective
  • That's why scientists are optimistic about the vaccine.
    Chandelis Duster, NPR, 14 Sep. 2025
  • The good news is that the Vols’ schedule looks pretty manageable by SEC standards, with plenty of optimistic takeaways available in this game.
    Jason Kirk, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Trepanier is hopeful but concerned that the plan to remove the birds may fall through.
    Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • There is a lot to be hopeful about.
    Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Andrew Tate and the U-91 leads the standings coming into Mission Bay, although the sentimental favorite could be Dave Villwock, a longshot entering the weekend in fourth place.
    Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Coel gets her moments to assert her character, a smooth operator who masks a surprising sentimental streak.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Fast forward to Thursday night’s affair, Evangelista donned a slightly thicker and lighter version of her trademark eyebrows, rosy lips and light contour below her cheekbones.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Bring lashes to life with generous coats of L’Oréal Voluminous Mascara (the limit does not exist) and add a hint of flush to cheeks with your favorite rosy blush.
    Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Pollyannaish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Pollyannaish. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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