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
Adjective
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One by one, an announcer began calling up the women whose play had marked the tournament - its top goal scorer, its most promising player.—
Ryan Lenora Brown,
NPR,
14 June 2026
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That is why some of the city’s most promising ideas involve encouraging investment while preserving character.—
Sarah M. Boye,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Lutnick walked over the crowd of steelworkers in their hard hats and bright orange fireproof protective gear, a dozen wide and a dozen deep, and shook hands with each one.—
Salena Zito,
The Washington Examiner,
14 June 2026
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Initial crowds were eager to watch the twisty conspiracy thriller on the biggest and brightest screens, with premium large formats representing a mighty 48% of grosses.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Pulisic showed no signs of injury while talking with reporters after the match, and coach Mauricio Pochettino is hopeful the injury will not limit Pulisic during the next match Friday against Australia.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Kaiser is hopeful that the team’s eye-catching offerings will also generate awareness of more traditional auction items.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
14 June 2026
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“Optimistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimistic. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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