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
One of the lawyers representing those harmed in the disaster expressed optimism in the judicial process.
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Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Red Bull, too, was given reason for optimism as Max Verstappen qualified in second, and Ferrari found representation with Leclerc in third.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
The fact that quarterback Patrick Mahomes appears on track to start Week 1 after suffering a torn ACL should enhance optimism.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Even the reasons for public pessimism and expert optimism about the technology are hotly debated.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
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Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Red Bull, too, was given reason for optimism as Max Verstappen qualified in second, and Ferrari found representation with Leclerc in third.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
The fact that quarterback Patrick Mahomes appears on track to start Week 1 after suffering a torn ACL should enhance optimism.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Even the reasons for public pessimism and expert optimism about the technology are hotly debated.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for optimism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimism
Noun
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But my hopefulness is tempered by the cascade of financial and logistical problems that preceded the recent closure.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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This setup will prove both aesthetically pleasing and functional, bringing welcome brightness to the yard at night.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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Tackle the Light Fixtures Porch lighting attracts bugs and collects dust, dimming the brightness over time.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Half critic, half concierge, Edwards’ round-ups are generally distinguished by a cheerfulness.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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As a teen-ager listening to folk music in London pubs, I’d been attracted to the instrument’s nimble, tinkling cheerfulness, its being on the margins, not too demanding, perhaps.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Optimism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimism. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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