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
Mery Mogollon, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Despite this, Wall Street is set to end the first month of the year with a very positive signal.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Our team brings him into this position, that’s a positive.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The abundance of food, at least for now, is a positive.
—Mery Mogollon, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Despite this, Wall Street is set to end the first month of the year with a very positive signal.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
The thinking is that, if the function of these tools is to predict the future, then rewarding people for leaking information could be seen as a positive.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Our team brings him into this position, that’s a positive.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for positive
Adjective
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The fame Jefferson sought was the second one, closer to honor and the acceptance of one’s ideas, credit for possession of a desirable character and a favorable reputation that would outlive him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The quarterly rebalanced assortment of large-, mid-, and small-cap RV Portfolio stocks offers an adaptable way to capitalize on favorable market conditions while minimizing losses when the market declines, as detailed in RV Portfolio performance metrics.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Katharine Blodgett’s delivery is silken, confident.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
29 Jan. 2026
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The brand works with skin experts to strengthen credibility and help customers feel confident using the device safely and consistently as part of their routine.—
William Jones
January 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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No conclusive plan has been formed to either engage in talks with another professional sports team or repurpose the current site of Arrowhead Stadium – though Lucas and LeVota, respectively, said the city and county could explore both in the next five years.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
23 Dec. 2025
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While there is no conclusive evidence indicating a best time to drink aloe vera gel for digestive health, consuming it at specific times may support different health goals.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
23 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Holding the line O'Neill will likely hold the line, drawing on more than two-and-a-half decades of experience in the oil and gas industry, including 23 yeas at U.S. giant ExxonMobil.—
Tasmin Lockwood,Michael Considine,
CNBC,
18 Dec. 2025
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But in 1984, a menace to Yuletide morality yea more dire than Starbucks holiday cups stirred vociferous objections.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
11 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Parents can now set daily time limits or block Shorts entirely, depending on what works best for their household.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Fan and critical consensus touted Kendrick Lamar’s triumphant-if-too-breezy GNX as one of 2024’s best and most successful rap albums.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The sophomore was steady, including a pair of highlight-reel saves that looked like sure goals.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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The one thing for sure is that this is a very hard problem.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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However, measuring a qubit causes its superposition to collapse into a single, definite state.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Jan. 2026
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So probably not, but also a definite possibility.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Especially in a year like this with so many changes, people shouldn’t hesitate to reach out to a tax pro to help get it right.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Here, Murphy and another cleaning pro explain how to clean your oven racks with backing soda.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Positive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positive. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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