uncynical

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Recent Examples of uncynical What hit viewers, then and now, with the strength of an unmerciful iceberg is how entirely uncynical this movie is. Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 15 Dec. 2022 The most uncynical aspect of the second film is how the film ends with the way that Enola ... brought those [matchmaking girls] together. Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Nov. 2022 It’s a leviathan smash, and a sincere and uncynical pastiche that critics and fans have similarly appreciated. Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 6 July 2022 The crowd’s roar betrayed its uncynical thirst for more hockey despite the impending loss. Marc Lester, Anchorage Daily News, 26 Nov. 2021 Create the world where being nice, being uncynical, being egoless, being empathetic, and promoting forgiveness is not something that is weak and happens without consequences. Derek Lawrence, EW.com, 20 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncynical
Adjective
  • Now, plenty of people will tell you that this is possibly a bit optimistic.
    Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Equities have recovered a good portion of their losses since April 2 — the day President Donald Trump announced his new tariff policies — but investors may be too optimistic, since average tariffs in the U.S. are set to increase roughly tenfold versus 2024.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Use these cheerful, summery spoons to slather jam onto scones or Nutella into crepes.
    Oset Babür-Winter, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2025
  • Only cheerful younger son Einstein (Evan Ellison), an eccentric, prophetically named genius who has decided to become a champion pole-vaulter, seems happy to see him.
    Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The numbers paint a generally positive outlook that, according to these forecasters, should allow the nation to narrowly dodge a slump.
    Paul Davidson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
  • With a proven track record of creating positive experiences and driving business success at SAP, Namita is dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, spearheading strategic initiatives and mentoring start-ups on holistic marketing and communications strategies.
    Namita Gupta-Hehl, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • After some sentimental speeches, Bracco and Macli exchanged rings.
    Dave Quinn, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • The sentimental old-school racer who now sees his legacy not just in trophies, but in the people holding his hand in Victory Lane.
    Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025

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“Uncynical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncynical. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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