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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Following the announcement of the deal, Kraft Heinz shares traded as high as the mid 80s amid optimism over the transaction.
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Gurufocus, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
These companies are trying to tackle complex problems, but there was a real sense of optimism on the floor.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024
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After two years of doom and gloom, digital health deals are showing signs of life, with venture capital firms making more focused bets and interest rate cuts rekindling some of the COVID-era optimism around the sector.
—Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024
This optimism would have quickly dissipated when following a New England turnover on downs, Bigsby was able to add another touchdown to the score to end all chances of a close encounter.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
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Gurufocus, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
These companies are trying to tackle complex problems, but there was a real sense of optimism on the floor.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024
Sign up for Tech Policy Vibes for digital health deals improve after slump
After two years of doom and gloom, digital health deals are showing signs of life, with venture capital firms making more focused bets and interest rate cuts rekindling some of the COVID-era optimism around the sector.
—Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024
This optimism would have quickly dissipated when following a New England turnover on downs, Bigsby was able to add another touchdown to the score to end all chances of a close encounter.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
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“Optimism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optimism. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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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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