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
Box office tracking puts Supergirl at a $50 million opening weekend, and that’s the most optimistic projection.
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James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
Austria Was cautiously optimistic the nation’s most famous former citizen would show up, but Arnold Schwarzenegger did not appear for Austria’s match against Argentina on June 22.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
Despite the destruction, Marrero remains optimistic about the country's future.
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Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
However, Lacob is optimistic that the tough times won’t last for a team that has been defined by championships — and championship expectations —over the last decade.
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Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for optimistic
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
Austria Was cautiously optimistic the nation’s most famous former citizen would show up, but Arnold Schwarzenegger did not appear for Austria’s match against Argentina on June 22.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
Despite the destruction, Marrero remains optimistic about the country's future.
—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
However, Lacob is optimistic that the tough times won’t last for a team that has been defined by championships — and championship expectations —over the last decade.
—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for optimistic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimistic
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The findings suggest that boron nitride nanotubes could serve as a promising platform for next-generation separation technologies.
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Unfortunately, 29-year-old’s promising career suffered a tragic end.
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Tree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook.
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For starters, bright colors inject visibility – not merely for players looking to find each other amid the chaos of a World Cup match, but also for brands looking to draw the gazes of millions of onlooking fans towards their logo.
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The Caribbean opposition was hopeful for their team regardless of the score.
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This year, as a hopeful reality competition host nominee and proponent of Top Chef earning another reality competition series nom, Kish finds herself in a unique position as a participant on season four of fellow Emmys juggernaut The Traitors.
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“Optimistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimistic. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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