as in promising
having qualities which inspire hope
the economic predictions for the coming year are actually quite optimistic
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Recent Examples of optimistic
The right-hander then exited and was replaced by left-hander Brent Suter.
Greene, who struck out six and gave up two hits without allowing a run in three innings, was optimistic about his status after the Reds’ 4-3 win.
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C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 8 May 2025
Despite the Obama Foundation's optimistic public updates, the project has faced major cost overruns, construction disputes and criticism from Trump.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Although recent easing of regulatory standards and a pro-business agenda have led SMBs to feel more optimistic about obtaining loans, the fluctuation of tariff decisions, higher interest rates, and banks’ tightening of credit have introduced uncertainty that undermines their confidence.
—Brock Blake, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Now, plenty of people will tell you that this is possibly a bit optimistic.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 8 May 2025
Despite the Obama Foundation's optimistic public updates, the project has faced major cost overruns, construction disputes and criticism from Trump.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Although recent easing of regulatory standards and a pro-business agenda have led SMBs to feel more optimistic about obtaining loans, the fluctuation of tariff decisions, higher interest rates, and banks’ tightening of credit have introduced uncertainty that undermines their confidence.
—Brock Blake, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Now, plenty of people will tell you that this is possibly a bit optimistic.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimistic
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Taken altogether, the designers believe their creation offers a promising alternative to far more expensive robots that require heavy-duty equipment and programming—often at exponentially higher cost.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
8 May 2025
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Businesses offering promising technologies are finding capital is available.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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The industry's brightest stars, including Lainey Wilson, Reba McEntire and more, gathered at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, to find out who is taking home the night's biggest honors.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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The berries sink into the batter creating jammy pockets of tender fruit, enhanced by the bright lemon zest in the sponge.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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And though Trout is optimistic about a quick return, Minasian wasn’t willing to offer the same hopeful message.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Log in Real news can be honest, hopeful, credible, constructive.—
Francine Kiefer,
Christian Science Monitor,
2 May 2025
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“Optimistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimistic. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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