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
While there has been no final resolution yet, Goldberg is optimistic.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
Russian officials appeared to take a more optimistic tone about the location of the meeting when Russia’s special economic envoy Kirill Dmitriev took to X to acknowledge the historical role Alaska has played in the Russia-U.S. relationship.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Following the latest bilateral meeting in Stockholm in July, Beijing had struck an optimistic tone, saying that both sides would work toward extending the tariff truce by another 90 days.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025
Variety projected the film to earn $45 million to $52 million this weekend, while Box Office Pro’s forecast was a bit more optimistic with a $45 million to $55 million second frame projection.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
Russian officials appeared to take a more optimistic tone about the location of the meeting when Russia’s special economic envoy Kirill Dmitriev took to X to acknowledge the historical role Alaska has played in the Russia-U.S. relationship.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Following the latest bilateral meeting in Stockholm in July, Beijing had struck an optimistic tone, saying that both sides would work toward extending the tariff truce by another 90 days.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025
Variety projected the film to earn $45 million to $52 million this weekend, while Box Office Pro’s forecast was a bit more optimistic with a $45 million to $55 million second frame projection.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimistic
Adjective
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Among the most promising signs in Monday’s data were great strides by the city’s youngest test takers.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
11 Aug. 2025
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The last race before the summer break in Hungary showed promising signs for the team.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But away from the bright lights, situated high above the players competing on stage in Riyadh, major business is being done in the Esports Embassy.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Just as her holiday home had to be seen to be believed, so also did this beautiful Christmas lady whose bright light brought so much joy to the world.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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While investors are hopeful for a mild landing for the U.S. economy, how dire could the situation become if another recession occurs?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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But the researchers are hopeful that time-sensitive projects will find adequate funding.—
Calista Oetama,
Sacbee.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Optimistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimistic. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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