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
Other CEOs are also split on whether a four-day week is a smart bet or risky distraction, mirroring Taylor’s mix of optimism and anxiety about output.
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
Despite the setback, Kebbel expressed optimism.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
In Asia, South Korea's Kospi led the regional losses as energy security concerns eclipsed optimism over the boost computer chipmakers like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have been getting from expanding use of artificial intelligence.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Rather than optimism, there is pessimism.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
Despite the setback, Kebbel expressed optimism.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
In Asia, South Korea's Kospi led the regional losses as energy security concerns eclipsed optimism over the boost computer chipmakers like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have been getting from expanding use of artificial intelligence.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Rather than optimism, there is pessimism.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimism
Noun
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That combination and contradiction is the key to the character’s appeal, and the moments in the film where Carradine lets Lewis’ vulnerability show through the cracks in the armor of hopefulness he’s constructed for himself elevate the entire movie.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
25 Feb. 2026
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But the effect of his words, for a contemporary audience member, is something like real hopefulness.—
Talya Zax,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This architecture preserves brightness while simplifying alignment requirements.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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Finally, Parmesan and thyme add brightness and warmth.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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His cheerfulness and laughter often brought strength and refreshment to me in difficult times.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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Raines replied, her usual cheerfulness stepping up a notch.—
Rebecca Boone,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Optimism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimism. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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