1
as in favorable
expressing approval
hoped for a positive reaction from the audience
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Relevance
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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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as in certainty
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
I can't state with any positiveness that I know what really happened
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Try This InsteadFor
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positive feedback
a positive effect
a positive attitude
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Recent Examples of positive
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 22 May 2025
The results show that Rasmus has tested positive for paternity — but the match is only 24.1%.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 22 May 2025
Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 16 May 2025
The main positive of course is that Emma is still with us.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 12 May 2025
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Adjective
Researchers noted the positive effects of ecstatic epilepsy and synthesized fifty-three theoretical models of delusion.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 22 May 2025
The results show that Rasmus has tested positive for paternity — but the match is only 24.1%.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 22 May 2025
Noun
Nobody can answer that question with certainty, even if the easing U.S.-China trade tensions and the flurry of business deals announced this week during Trump’s Mideast tour are positives for market sentiment right now.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 16 May 2025
The main positive of course is that Emma is still with us.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for positive
Adjective
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The pressure to deliver favorable outcomes for clients can lead to chronic stress and anxiety.—
Raquel Gomes,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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And to make matters even more favorable for Indiana, the Knicks looked a little worn out.—
Shakeia Taylor,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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But negative feelings are running high across all sectors; the most confident sector in April was construction, and that was down nearly 4 points from January.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Battled-hardened and confident from winning the Premier League, and on the verge of a ludicrously successful transfer window.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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While another research review published this year in Nutrients says the research for athletic benefits in women isn’t yet conclusive, there are also reasons to suspect women may benefit from creatine at least as much as men, if not more, both inside and outside the gym, Dr. Smith-Ryan says.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
28 May 2025
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Though home blood pressure monitors are effective, a healthcare provider can provide more accurate and conclusive results.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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The win was the fifth in a row for Detroit and 20th in its last 28 games, and raised its division-leading record to 35-21, good for a .655 winning percentage.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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What about clubs leveraged to the sky by private individuals – is that good?—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Grand Canyon's a big day, for sure, but this was completely out of the blue.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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But one thing's for sure: these moms continue to captivate.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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There’s a definite purity-politics flavor to any suggestion that people should take a moral stand and leave a social network, but also a pretty airtight case to be made for boycotting it.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
23 May 2025
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In unaided awareness, total awareness, definite interest, Final Reckoning is ahead of 2023’s Dead Reckoning which did $54.6M over three days in what was a $78.4M five-day total.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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The court also ordered the Trump administration to remove the tariffs within 10 days, including a 25% tariff on certain goods from Canada and Mexico.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2025
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Seven days after the murders, Johnson & Johnson received an extortion letter threatening that more people would be poisoned if certain demands were not met.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Now retired with a good pension, his parents live comfortably, but their grind during those first two decades was undeniable.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Despite the simple words and soft pastel illustrations, the similarities between Sarah's real-life drama and the misfortunes that befall the cute, innocent forest animals are undeniable.—
Maureen Maher,
CBS News,
23 May 2025
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“Positive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positive. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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