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as in murderous
eager for or marked by the shedding of blood, extreme violence, or killing
the Civil War remains America's most sanguine conflict
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as in tanned
having a healthy reddish skin tone
a baby with a sanguine complexion is more likely to leave the hospital early than a sickly-looking one
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as in confident
having or showing a mind free from doubt
I'm reasonably sanguine about the adoption of the latest proposal
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as in optimism
an inclination to believe in the most favorable outcome
Pollyanna had so great a tendency to look for the good in everyone and everything that her name has become a synonym for someone of irrepressible sanguinity
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Recent Examples of sanguine
Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
Thus far, the message from the C-suite has been sanguine, with Imax on Wednesday insisting there would be no hit to its business from the U.S.-China trade war.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
As to whether the bad behavior that leads to domestic violence incidents in the first place will ever subside enough to give judicial systems in Colorado a chance to breathe, Mason was not sanguine.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2025
While Wall Street was already starting to sound the alarm about stagflation, Fed Chair Jerome Powell has remained relatively sanguine.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
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One reason is that a slew of internal army investigations have been released, probing, among other things, the failure to defend border communities on the morning of the attack, and the years of overly sanguine assessments of Hamas.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
Thus far, the message from the C-suite has been sanguine, with Imax on Wednesday insisting there would be no hit to its business from the U.S.-China trade war.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
As to whether the bad behavior that leads to domestic violence incidents in the first place will ever subside enough to give judicial systems in Colorado a chance to breathe, Mason was not sanguine.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2025
While Wall Street was already starting to sound the alarm about stagflation, Fed Chair Jerome Powell has remained relatively sanguine.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanguine
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Just north of Magic Mountain’s roller coasters, hidden within the vast, anonymous industrial parks of Valencia, lies the secret lab where the murderous doll M3GAN was born.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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Newcastle United’s Italian midfielder is scorching forward at a murderous pace, his intent so malicious that Lavia hesitates — and that hesitation is enough.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Sitting in the Birmingham High bleachers wearing headphones before running the 400 meters at the City Section track and field prelims, 17-year-old senior Nathan Santa Cruz looks like a teenager comfortable and confident.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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This is confident cooking that’s nuanced and purposefully understated.—
Andy Wang,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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On Tuesday, signs of that optimism finally began to appear.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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Even among Democrats, only about a third expressed any optimism for their party.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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While the country’s cuisine doesn’t enjoy a glowing international reputation, many of its most beloved dishes are simple, hearty and deeply rooted in local tradition.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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This is hardly a glowing endorsement from the network that, after 13 seasons, took the unprecedented decision to recast RHONY — a show that was once the jewel in the franchise’s crown — around a new group of women.—
Louis Staples,
Rolling Stone,
13 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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To know for sure, businesses could consider conducting periodic surveys of employees and executives.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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After watching in terror as a man violently attacked a police officer in an El Cajon fast-food restaurant, Iesha Booker checked for a pulse on the bloody, unconscious officer and yelled into the radio on his belt.—
Karen Kucher,
sandiegouniontribune.com,
19 July 2017
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Photos of the man in a hospital bed with a bloody mouth were also posted.—
Jonece Starr Dunigan,
AL.com,
14 July 2017
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Advanced Micro Devices , whose customers include Microsoft and Meta, delivered on that enthusiasm, with a better-than-expected quarter and rosy guidance, which included a $700 million China headwind.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
7 May 2025
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Gloria Cazares, whose daughter, Jackie, was killed at Robb Elementary School, becomes rosy and weeps at the sight of her photo.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
6 May 2025
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Some areas of the lake have tested positive for E. coli after heavy rains.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
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The results show that Rasmus has tested positive for paternity — but the match is only 24.1%.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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“Sanguine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanguine. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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