positivistic

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for positivistic
Adjective
  • That's why scientists are optimistic about the vaccine.
    Chandelis Duster, NPR, 14 Sep. 2025
  • The good news is that the Vols’ schedule looks pretty manageable by SEC standards, with plenty of optimistic takeaways available in this game.
    Jason Kirk, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • These offer a helpful guide to behaviors with positive effects.
    Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Reviews in the market have been overwhelmingly positive.
    Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The YouTuber greets everyone — fan on the street, friend, foe, sitting Congressmen, and unsuspecting Rolling Stone staffer — the same, with a cheerful smile and an already rolling camera crew.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The pet supplement space is crowded with options, many of which have cheerful packaging and confident claims, yet little transparency about efficacy.
    Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Positivistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positivistic. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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