Pollyannaish

variants also Pollyannish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for Pollyannaish
Adjective
  • President Donald Trump, who calls FIFA President Gianni Infantino a friend, is optimistic about the global turnout for next year’s World Cup, even as his ongoing trade policies continue to impact a range of countries, several of which are expected to compete in the tournament.
    India Brown, Robb Report, 22 July 2025
  • Looking forward, Brocks is optimistic about how treatment options might improve for people with dry eye disease.
    Angela Haupt, Time, 21 July 2025
Adjective
  • Priya’s husband and daughter remain in Kerala, hopeful for her release.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
  • That that resonates so powerfully with so many people across the world is in itself a hopeful testament to the kindness and quality of human beings.
    Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2025
Adjective
  • The funny thing is, by all accounts, Zaslav is also genuinely sentimental about the network and said to even have it on at his office quite often.
    Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 9 July 2025
  • The luxury label’s classic products—often resold or passed down through generations—gain sentimental and financial value over time, per the report.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 July 2025
Adjective
  • But this year, even among Republicans, views on immigration have grown significantly rosier – 64% of Republicans now believe immigration is a good thing, a 25-point jump from June of 2024.
    Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 13 July 2025
  • While Massachusetts had a rosy year in 2024 statistically, it was still affected by overall crime trends nationally, including a rise in shoplifting.
    Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 6 July 2025
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“Pollyannaish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Pollyannaish. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

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