as in hopefulness
an inclination to believe in the most favorable outcome
your perpetual optimism even when things look bleak
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It was reported that Davis was pleased with the Raiders' recent performance, which provided some optimism toward Pierce keeping his job.
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
In a night full of self-congratulation, Chu’s speech was maybe the most self-congratulatory, somehow trying to make the case that the film was saving the world and also about … radical optimism?
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025
If your children are feeling tired, rundown, or stressed, listening to upbeat, energetic songs can increase optimism, motivation, and happiness.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025
One of the key reasons for the cautious optimism conservationist feel today is that many of the factors that led to the Takahe’s near-extinction have been addressed.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
In a night full of self-congratulation, Chu’s speech was maybe the most self-congratulatory, somehow trying to make the case that the film was saving the world and also about … radical optimism?
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025
If your children are feeling tired, rundown, or stressed, listening to upbeat, energetic songs can increase optimism, motivation, and happiness.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025
One of the key reasons for the cautious optimism conservationist feel today is that many of the factors that led to the Takahe’s near-extinction have been addressed.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Optimism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimism. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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