1
as in favorable
expressing approval
hoped for a positive reaction from the audience
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2
as in confident
having or showing a mind free from doubt
I'm positive that this is the right direction
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3
as in conclusive
not capable of being challenged or proved wrong
seeks positive proof that UFO's exist
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Recent Examples of positive
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
This is not an option for Borte, whose film is marked in its best moments by a refreshingly good-hearted tone and a positive view of human nature.
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Elena Lazic,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Samuel O’Neal and,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
In the face of disaster the friends, both alums of Parsons School of Design and board members, decided to see the calamity as a positive.
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Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
11 June 2026
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Adjective
The country’s geopolitical reputation overshadowed the positive strides in Haitian football.
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Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
This is not an option for Borte, whose film is marked in its best moments by a refreshingly good-hearted tone and a positive view of human nature.
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Elena Lazic,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Noun
Overall, had some great movement to the positive.
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Samuel O’Neal and,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
In the face of disaster the friends, both alums of Parsons School of Design and board members, decided to see the calamity as a positive.
—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for positive
Adjective
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Control Process has won consecutive international arbitration proceedings, including favorable rulings from the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris.
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Purvis said the cost of Impossible products has increased over time despite his efforts to work closely with suppliers and provide forecasts to help secure favorable pricing.
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Ship traffic first started to pick up over the weekend as shipping companies became more confident that talks between the US and Iran were progressing.
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Merlin, a 2-year-old duck, has taken the internet by storm, captivating fans with his tiny form-fitting Team Mexico jersey and confident waddle around his home of Mexico City.
Adjective
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However, a three-judge panel selected for a legal assessment of the findings found that the investigation was not conclusive enough.
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Bartošák-Harlow said there's no conclusive evidence of who has and who has not paid a toll in the past, and there wasn't any sort of record, adding that companies should not be paying a toll for passage through an international waterway.
Noun
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Caltrans has cleaned up the site twice over the past five yeas.
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During his four varsity seasons, Thompson has helped create a championship environment for the Warriors, including an Elite Eight appearance two yeas ago.
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Olivia Rodrigo’s graphic T-shirts, sheer dresses, and keen eye for spotting the season’s hottest best shoes and accessories make her one of the best, effortless styles around.
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Carr was viewed by NBA scouts as athletic with his 42½-inch vertical leap and as having a good jump shot.
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An investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found that the driver failed to make sure the tracks were clear.
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Make sure the shiny, reflective side is facing out.
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There are definite similarities to previous summer transfer sagas involving Barcelona which have dominated headlines before or during big international tournaments.
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The Landry family bid viewers farewell on Sunday night, with the season 4 finale of The Way Home serving as the definite conclusion to Hallmark's multigenerational, century spanning drama.
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Finally, each selection was vetted by an industry expert, and our panel of pros included those listed below.
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The set gives DIYers and pros a comprehensive selection that saves big bucks over buying router bits one at a time.
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“Positive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positive. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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