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as in hopefulness
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as in confidence
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Recent Examples of hope
Neetu Arnold, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Because of the silence, the Californian and her pack don’t scare away the plethora of wildlife on the trail, many animals which most people could only hope to see.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
But this exhibit offers hope, and a reality check, for those worried about the situation.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Both parties are missing the chance to offer reforms that would truly bring prices down and give younger voters hope.
—Neetu Arnold, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Because of the silence, the Californian and her pack don’t scare away the plethora of wildlife on the trail, many animals which most people could only hope to see.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
Ben Manenti and opener Justin Mosca then added 92 in 48 balls, with the former’s swashbuckling half-century giving Italy hope of pulling off a shock win.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
But this exhibit offers hope, and a reality check, for those worried about the situation.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hope
Verb
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But if the court of appeals wishes to hear oral arguments, the ruling will be issued later in the year.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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This trend ignores the IOC’s initial reaction to Putin’s invasion, which, it should be acknowledged, was actually scheduled around the Beijing Winter Olympics, as Putin did not wish to offend the Chinese.—
Sean Strockyj,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Imaginative Neptune meanders into your 11th House of Social Causes, encouraging kinder connections — the sort of relationships that further creative endeavors and amp up hopefulness.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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In a world in which communities can often sit uncomfortably with conservation, Wilderness offers a framework for balance that is not just a philosophy, but a practice, offering a sense of hopefulness as well as a window into what will ultimately sustain this slice of paradise—for all its dwellers.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The coalition led by Abubakar and Obi may yet figure out a maneuver and policy outlook that commands Nigerians’ attention and confidence.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Students who experience high-quality civic education are more likely to complete college and develop employable skills, vote, discuss current issues, speak in public with confidence, contact public officials and volunteer in their communities to address issues of common concern.—
Erin Carlson Mast,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Other companies have plans for LEO space stations as well.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Navarro did not detail what the White House’s plan to force data center builders to absorb costs would look like.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Silverblatt once dreamed of being on the other side of the microphone, as a writer in his own right, Howard said.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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The fire sign is a direct, bold, fiery, passionate force to be reckoned with, which is ideal for anyone who dreams of an adventurous, perhaps even globetrotting affair.—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Long-term value is built through consistency and trust, not viral moments.—
Mina Haque,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The trust and alignment isn’t there.—
Darius Jones,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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To turn this idea into something practical, the team first grew a large, uniform sheet of monolayer MoS₂ on a 4-inch wafer.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Listed with Chad Carroll and Michelle Suegart of The Chad Carroll Group, Villa De Casuarina captures the kind of Miami luxury that isn’t trying too hard—expansive, private, and built around the simple idea that the best amenity might still be stepping from your backyard onto a boat.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Sussexes coordinated in matching casual navy looks.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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Defense chiefs from two major US allies have issued a rare public plea for people across Europe to support big boosts in defense spending to deter a possible war with an increasingly westward-looking Russia.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Hope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hope. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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