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Noun
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An optimist might say that perhaps people will become more sophisticated in their understanding of psychology.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025 -
Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, a marine biologist and climate advocate, does not identify as an optimist.—
Daniel A. Gross,
New Yorker,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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President Donald Trump, who calls FIFA President Gianni Infantino a friend, is optimistic about the global turnout for next year’s World Cup, even as his ongoing trade policies continue to impact a range of countries, several of which are expected to compete in the tournament.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
22 July 2025
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Looking forward, Brocks is optimistic about how treatment options might improve for people with dry eye disease.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
21 July 2025
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Superman has always been an idealist, and this film embraces that part of his character.—
Scott Phillips,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Culkin will star as Karl, a nervous young idealist who joins the staff of a high-security psychiatric Institute with good intentions, when he is assigned to care for one of its most dangerous inmates.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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If the number is negative, there are fewer jobs than in the previous month; if the number is positive, there are more jobs.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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So obviously the word of mouth is very positive both here and everywhere else.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
20 July 2025
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More Getty Images Just hours earlier, Korda had posted a cheerful story showing four oversized suitcases and her golf travel bag lined up at the airport.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Despite his serious voice, Gamboa highlighted González’s cheerful character.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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“Positivist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positivist. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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