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 result is an optimistic movie, one that sees a hopeful way forward for both Superman and the world’s other caped men and women.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 8 July 2025
New coach Kellen Moore seems optimistic Hill can return this season, but who knows if Hill will ever be the same given his age and the wear and tear on his body.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 8 July 2025
In comparison, 50% of the finance chiefs offered the same optimistic response in the Q1 survey.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 8 July 2025
Following The Crowd When investors are optimistic, stock prices rise.
—Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 8 July 2025
New coach Kellen Moore seems optimistic Hill can return this season, but who knows if Hill will ever be the same given his age and the wear and tear on his body.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 8 July 2025
In comparison, 50% of the finance chiefs offered the same optimistic response in the Q1 survey.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 8 July 2025
Following The Crowd When investors are optimistic, stock prices rise.
—Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimistic
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Stark noted that ascension has made Suarez one of the most promising pending free agents in the sport.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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His firing came on the same day two of the team’s most promising young stars, outfielder James Wood and pitcher Mackenzie Gore, made the National League All-Star team for the first time.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Today, however, Kendall was spotted doing a little shopping at the Chloé store with some friends, and her choice of a bright red minidress brought back one of the biggest trends of summer 2023: Tomato girl summer.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
8 July 2025
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Known for its bright colors and vivid patterns, the store specializes in women’s clothes fit for a resort or a vacation to a tropical island.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Priya’s husband and daughter remain in Kerala, hopeful for her release.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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That that resonates so powerfully with so many people across the world is in itself a hopeful testament to the kindness and quality of human beings.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
13 July 2025
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