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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Reason for optimism Were unavoidable mistakes had?—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
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The piece, made of fiberglass and concrete, was to symbolize California’s optimism and an appreciation for science.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Sanguinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanguinity. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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