optimism
noun
op·ti·mism
ˈäp-tə-ˌmi-zəm 
1
: a doctrine that this world is the best possible world
2
: an inclination to put the most favorable construction upon actions and events or to anticipate the best possible outcome
expressed optimism about the future of the business
the optimism of cheerleaders
Examples of optimism in a Sentence
Both of them expressed optimism about the future of the town.
The early sales reports are cause for optimism.
There is growing optimism that the problem can be corrected.
He maintains a sense of optimism, despite all that has happened.
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Many on Wall Street echoed that optimism, citing the sea change in the U.S. government’s regulatory approach to crypto that is more supportive of the industry and that is likely to allow Coinbase to focus more on future growth and innovation and less on fighting regulatory battles.
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Suspicions rise amidst growing tensions in the city, and Cervantes, driven by an unwavering sense of optimism, devises a daring plan for freedom.
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With Philadelphia and Washington being the talk of the NFL, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott expressed optimism on Tuesday about his team’s chances of making their mark.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2025
Now, though, there’s optimism that new legislation will allow the limit to go up.
—David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 11 Feb. 2025
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Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
Suspicions rise amidst growing tensions in the city, and Cervantes, driven by an unwavering sense of optimism, devises a daring plan for freedom.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
With Philadelphia and Washington being the talk of the NFL, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott expressed optimism on Tuesday about his team’s chances of making their mark.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2025
Now, though, there’s optimism that new legislation will allow the limit to go up.
—David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Optimism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optimism. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.
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optimism
noun
op·ti·mism
ˈäp-tə-ˌmiz-əm
: a habit of expecting everything to turn out for the best
Medical Definition
optimism
noun
op·ti·mism
ˈäp-tə-ˌmiz-əm
: an inclination to put the most favorable construction upon actions and events or to anticipate the best possible outcome
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