positivity

noun

pos·​i·​tiv·​i·​ty ˌpä-zə-ˈti-və-tē How to pronounce positivity (audio)
plural positivities
1
: the quality or state of being positive
2
: something that is positive

Examples of positivity in a Sentence

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Since her High School Musical days, Stroh has continued to spread her message of positivity and acceptance, both to her children and the wider community on social media. Jordan Greene, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024 Showing empathy, patience and adaptability sets the standard for others to follow, creating a ripple effect of positivity and cooperation. Andrea Carter, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 For all her positivity and kindness, Happy-Go-Lucky is still set in reality. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024 Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana and Arkansas had the lowest positivity rate, with just 1.7 percent of tests coming back positive. Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for positivity 

Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of positivity was in 1659

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“Positivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/positivity. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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