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
Others made optimistic noises but not explicit commitments.
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Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The statement added that the district is optimistic there's a resolution that doesn't end in a strike.
—Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Opening up the flow of oil would boost the economy, noted Hatfield, which is a more optimistic outlook for investors.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
Investors are optimistic for further improvement.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
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Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The statement added that the district is optimistic there's a resolution that doesn't end in a strike.
—Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Opening up the flow of oil would boost the economy, noted Hatfield, which is a more optimistic outlook for investors.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
Investors are optimistic for further improvement.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for optimistic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimistic
Adjective
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Browns Cleveland boasts an elite defense led by the league’s best pass rusher, an owner who spends more cash than any other team and a promising nucleus from the 2025 draft class.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Creativity, romance and pleasure take on a more serious tone, and a connection could feel both exciting and promising.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Even hospital appointments were overwhelming, with bright lights leaving her drained and overstimulated.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The bright blue facade is a beacon of hope at a time when many residents and business owners are still caught in the difficult process of rebuilding after the fires.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Anderson said the arguments left supporters hopeful.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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Police remain hopeful that recent advancements in DNA testing, which have been used on evidence collected in Amber's case, and new tips from the public will help solve the case.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Optimistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimistic. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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