as in hopefulness
an inclination to believe in the most favorable outcome
your perpetual optimism even when things look bleak
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Recent Examples of optimism
Spanberger’s victory could boost Democrats’ optimism about the midterm elections, as the party has continued to face questions about its future following former Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss last November.
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Combining the optimism of Don Quixote and Candide became the guide for my main character—an absolutely surreal, absurd optimist, who believes that even things way out of his league are possible for him.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2025
These fire signs love to travel and learn new things, passing through life with natural optimism and curiosity.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
On artificial intelligence in storytelling, Wu expressed cautious optimism.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Combining the optimism of Don Quixote and Candide became the guide for my main character—an absolutely surreal, absurd optimist, who believes that even things way out of his league are possible for him.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2025
These fire signs love to travel and learn new things, passing through life with natural optimism and curiosity.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
On artificial intelligence in storytelling, Wu expressed cautious optimism.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimism
Noun
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But the museum also tries to balance these hard truths with a sense of hopefulness.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
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There’s a hopefulness to it, like coming back.—
Sasha Pinto,
Vogue,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The dust reflects light, thus boosting the brightness of the comet.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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The space also integrates light sensors that adjust brightness according to rain or shine, a nod to the natural world that is part of the brand’s outdoor heritage.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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As Milchick, Tillman infused an unnerving cheerfulness into Lumon Industries’ macrodata refinement supervisor, a character who became increasingly central in Season 2.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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Her vivacious attitude connects her with Aries (Stacey’s actual birthday is April 3) due to her fearlessness and cheerfulness in situations, no matter what is thrown at her.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Optimism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimism. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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