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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optimism
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But that optimism turned to terror within minutes.—
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What struck me most was not only the discipline of the workforce but also the optimism that comes from having stable employment once again.—
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“Sanguinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanguinity. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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