as in optimistically
in a positive or optimistic manner
They waited hopefully for the doctor to update them on their friend's condition. When the sun appeared, we asked hopefully if everyone remembered to bring sunblock.
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Recent Examples of hopefully
Bringing order from the chaos will be a necessary next step in evolution for US higher education, which hopefully US universities to learn from the rapid pace of innovation and provide a more sustainable and less bewildering system.
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Bryan Penprase, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
And hopefully Judy, having gone through what she’s gone through, will understand that.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 May 2026
Many of the Palace supporters who were at Selhurst will be in Germany for the UEFA Conference League final on Wednesday where the true farewell will come, hopefully to bring a third trophy in this most successful period of the club’s history.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Yang added that the training center, which is expected to be fully operational in July – and hopefully New Atlas will be able to check it out – will generate around 50,000 data points each day, amounting to an incredible 10 million pieces of intel a year.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
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Bryan Penprase, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
And hopefully Judy, having gone through what she’s gone through, will understand that.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 May 2026
Many of the Palace supporters who were at Selhurst will be in Germany for the UEFA Conference League final on Wednesday where the true farewell will come, hopefully to bring a third trophy in this most successful period of the club’s history.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Yang added that the training center, which is expected to be fully operational in July – and hopefully New Atlas will be able to check it out – will generate around 50,000 data points each day, amounting to an incredible 10 million pieces of intel a year.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hopefully
Adverb
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But the county found the Rays’ proposal leaned too optimistically on a sales tax known as the Community Investment Tax, which most commissioners said in 2024 would not go to a new stadium.—
Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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Last month, the governor optimistically suggested that the bridge could be open as soon as 2030, with aspirations of him cutting the ribbon for the new bridge.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Eight episodes later, millions of fans have watched their rocky romance become a happily ever after on the surprise Prime Video hit’s first season.—
Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
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She was known for her hearty appetite — happily eating 'everything,' with watermelon and strawberries among her favorite treats.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
Adverb
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Some are even cheerfully embracing a world where human labor is no longer central to the economy.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Some are even cheerfully embracing a world where human labor is no longer central to the economy.—
Nathan Schneider,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
Adverb
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That trend is accelerating, as each successive generation is entering markets earlier and more confidently than the last.—
Harry Temkin,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Some confidently lifted their hooves to remove dirt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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The pair were spotted joyfully snapping photos of the graduate, and also made sure to take some individual pics with Deacon in his purple gown.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Preston asked for his blessing, and Alamo gave it joyfully.—
Sabrina Reed,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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With the new lead, detectives were able to positively confirm that the long-unidentified remains belonged to Sipfle, the outlets reported.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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Bear confirmed their brother Noah was the one to positively identify Matt.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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At one point, the prince jumped out of his seat, joyously celebrating the team's 18th victory this season.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
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What follows is pure dance, a joyously propulsive, non-stop sequence of duets, trios, ensemble dances.—
Jennifer Homans,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Hopefully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hopefully. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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