positivity
noun
pos·i·tiv·i·ty
ˌpä-zə-ˈti-və-tē 
plural positivities
1
: the quality or state of being positive
2
: something that is positive
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This approach means the data may include other respiratory illnesses like RSV or the common cold.
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For the week ending on Jan. 11, the COVID test positivity rate was 6.6%, slightly lower than the week prior.
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Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
This marks a drop from the 6.9 percent test positivity rate the week before, which ending January 4.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Not only that, but showing appreciation can increase a person’s wellness, improve their sleep, cut down on their stress, strengthen their relationships, increase their positivity and improve their self-esteem.
—Steve Sonnenberg, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Indeed, there’s more positivity heading into 2025, and while there will be tough months, there is a sense of optimism.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
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Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
This marks a drop from the 6.9 percent test positivity rate the week before, which ending January 4.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Not only that, but showing appreciation can increase a person’s wellness, improve their sleep, cut down on their stress, strengthen their relationships, increase their positivity and improve their self-esteem.
—Steve Sonnenberg, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Indeed, there’s more positivity heading into 2025, and while there will be tough months, there is a sense of optimism.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Positivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/positivity. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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