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Noun
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But the optimist in me wants to believe that James, at that moment, genuinely wanted to go home and get help.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Aug. 2025 -
Always curious and ever the optimists, Sagittarius are constantly looking for new ways to express their talents and passions.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Pellegrino did not have specific numbers on ticket sales or corporate sales for this week’s tournament, but was optimistic that the BMW Championship could match or even exceed last year’s numbers.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Aug. 2025
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Given the optimistic tone coming from so many world leaders ahead of Donald Trump’s Friday meeting with Vladimir Putin, one might be forgiven for believing a peaceful end to Russia’s war in Ukraine was merely hours away.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
14 Aug. 2025
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Feng’s subjects are largely idealists who engage in activities that eventually run afoul of Xi’s increasingly repressive regime.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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But Loktev is quick to correct anyone who perceives My Undesirable Friends as a snapshot of idealists under duress.—
Tim Grierson,
Rolling Stone,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Hale emphasized creating a trust in the community through positive interactions with residents.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Aug. 2025
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Young finished on a positive note, leading the Panthers to a 4-5 record overall and a 92.2 passer rating in the final weeks of the season with 10 touchdowns and three interceptions.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The movie’s most affecting moments are between Lynette and her brother, played with disarming cheerful innocence by Gottsagen and with alarming distress when Kenny is placed in tense situations.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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Others expressed their appreciation for the remodel, calling it bright and cheerful.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Positivist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positivist. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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