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
Scaling to cosmic heights What makes Manber most optimistic is that there is a straight line from the 2008 NASA cargo contract to the International Space Station and the SpaceX Starlink internet satellite constellation.
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Leonard David, Space.com, 12 June 2026
The two investment banks running the IPO are far more optimistic.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Consider prepping lunch before emails so choices stay light, and your optimistic spirit can concentrate on exciting work that deserves your full attention.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Still, Canyon County Pride organizers are optimistic about this year’s event.
—Matan Josephy, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2026
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Leonard David, Space.com, 12 June 2026
The two investment banks running the IPO are far more optimistic.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Consider prepping lunch before emails so choices stay light, and your optimistic spirit can concentrate on exciting work that deserves your full attention.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Still, Canyon County Pride organizers are optimistic about this year’s event.
—Matan Josephy, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimistic
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The chemistry has therefore emerged as a promising option for large-scale energy storage, where cost, resource availability, and operational reliability are critical factors.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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Next to him is the promising 21-year-old Alex Freeman, the son of a former NFL wide receiver whose athleticism is off the charts but feel for the game is still a work in progress.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
7 June 2026
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Ex-Arsenal player Héctor Bellerín wore bright pink on the Louis Vuitton catwalk in 2019, while Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga walked for Balenciaga in 2022.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Deneb is the brightest star in the constellation Cygnus the Swan.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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Too often, the Socceroos’ possession ended with hopeful balls forward or turnovers in difficult places.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Decades later, their performances continue to resonate, reminding audiences why Mayberry still symbolizes a gentler, more hopeful vision of community life.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 June 2026
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“Optimistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimistic. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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