as in hopefulness
an inclination to believe in the most favorable outcome
your perpetual optimism even when things look bleak
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Recent Examples of optimism
But Taillon’s start is a reason for optimism.
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Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
The index for business optimism among large Japanese manufacturers increased to 17 for the first quarter of 2026, up from 15 in the previous quarter — per the survey results published April 1 — and against the 16 expected by economists polled by Reuters.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
In both the dotcom era and the current AI hype, there is a disconnect between technological optimism and the actual economic data.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Despite the space agency staying relatively mum about the finer details of its plan, a former senior NASA official, speaking anonymously, believes there’s reason for optimism.
—David W. Brown, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
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Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
The index for business optimism among large Japanese manufacturers increased to 17 for the first quarter of 2026, up from 15 in the previous quarter — per the survey results published April 1 — and against the 16 expected by economists polled by Reuters.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
In both the dotcom era and the current AI hype, there is a disconnect between technological optimism and the actual economic data.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Despite the space agency staying relatively mum about the finer details of its plan, a former senior NASA official, speaking anonymously, believes there’s reason for optimism.
—David W. Brown, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimism
Noun
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The angst, the alienation, the sorrow, and, yes, the hopefulness that lies at the heart of many of these songs.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
12 Mar. 2026
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That combination and contradiction is the key to the character’s appeal, and the moments in the film where Carradine lets Lewis’ vulnerability show through the cracks in the armor of hopefulness he’s constructed for himself elevate the entire movie.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The monitor has an ambient sensor that helps adjust lighting depending on brightness.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Follow with low lighting throughout the home rather than returning to full brightness.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Lastly, yellow tulips symbolize cheerfulness, happiness, and optimism.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
24 Mar. 2026
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His cheerfulness and laughter often brought strength and refreshment to me in difficult times.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Optimism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimism. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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