DO-GOODERS Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

do-gooders

noun

plural of do-gooder

as in optimists

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Noun

Still, optimists seem to be ruling the market, said Hendricks, so AI companies’ valuations are likely to keep inflating to unprecedented levels.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Other studies have found that people with a positive mindset are 31% more productive and that optimists outsell their pessimistic peers by 37%.

— Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of optimists

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When to Use Each Pastry perfectionists may want to prioritize bleached flour in specific recipes that rely on a pale color and lighter texture.

— Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 21 Oct. 2026
The conductors who oversee the recording of the movie scores are portrayed as hyper-demanding corporate perfectionists.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of perfectionists

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