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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Russell Wilson: Wilson’s relentless positivity made a strong impression in his first months with the Giants. Dan Duggan, New York Times, 9 July 2025 By being open about her journey, Lizzo continues to advocate for body positivity — showing that loving yourself and striving for better health can go hand-in-hand. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 2 July 2025 The 15-track album, for Kapo, represents a myriad of emotions he's processed through introspection — and serves as a symbol for positivity. Daniela Avila, People.com, 2 July 2025 Here are this week's other nominees: Anna Ellery, a senior at Guerin Catholic High School Anna Ellery radiates positivity, always seeking the good in every situation. Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 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 18 Jul. 2025.

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