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
Bedoya, on the other hand, is more optimistic that the regulatory fight is just beginning.
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Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
The mood was optimistic, described as a night-and-day shift from last year’s conference, right after MAGA had ripped through the Democratic coalition.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Still, the optimistic view argues that human beings are incredibly resilient and have always adapted to progress in technology by shifting their skills and identifying new applications for them.
—Bill Connolly, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
Kittle remains endlessly optimistic that this is all going to work out just fine.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
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Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
The mood was optimistic, described as a night-and-day shift from last year’s conference, right after MAGA had ripped through the Democratic coalition.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Still, the optimistic view argues that human beings are incredibly resilient and have always adapted to progress in technology by shifting their skills and identifying new applications for them.
—Bill Connolly, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
Kittle remains endlessly optimistic that this is all going to work out just fine.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimistic
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Coffee is one of the most promising sectors for economic development in Yemen, where more than 80% of the population lives in poverty, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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Changing the body’s response to chronic disease Some of the most promising technologies for longevity will need to be prescribed, not bought.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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His orangey hair nearly matched a color in his brand-new Miami Dolphins jersey, the number thirty-nine spangly and bright.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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This popular, low-maintenance plant features stunning burgundy foliage and bright pink spring flowers.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
3 May 2026
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School district spokesman John Sullivan said officials are hopeful the program can be implemented during the next school year.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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Camp Mystic was constantly at capacity with a waitlist so backed up, many hopeful parents applied shortly after their girls were born.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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