as in promising
having qualities which inspire hope
the economic predictions for the coming year are actually quite optimistic
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Recent Examples of optimistic
While there has been no final resolution yet, Goldberg is optimistic.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
Russian officials appeared to take a more optimistic tone about the location of the meeting when Russia’s special economic envoy Kirill Dmitriev took to X to acknowledge the historical role Alaska has played in the Russia-U.S. relationship.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Following the latest bilateral meeting in Stockholm in July, Beijing had struck an optimistic tone, saying that both sides would work toward extending the tariff truce by another 90 days.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025
Variety projected the film to earn $45 million to $52 million this weekend, while Box Office Pro’s forecast was a bit more optimistic with a $45 million to $55 million second frame projection.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
Russian officials appeared to take a more optimistic tone about the location of the meeting when Russia’s special economic envoy Kirill Dmitriev took to X to acknowledge the historical role Alaska has played in the Russia-U.S. relationship.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Following the latest bilateral meeting in Stockholm in July, Beijing had struck an optimistic tone, saying that both sides would work toward extending the tariff truce by another 90 days.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025
Variety projected the film to earn $45 million to $52 million this weekend, while Box Office Pro’s forecast was a bit more optimistic with a $45 million to $55 million second frame projection.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimistic
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Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images/Getty Images Washington Commanders receive promising grade for Brian Robinson Jr. trade On Sunday, ESPN's Seth Walder and Ben Solak did a report card for all the recent trades that have transpired in the NFL.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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Within days, Hankey–who had built a fortune offering high-interest car loans–presented Trump with a promising deal.—
Thomas Gallagher,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The collaboration with The Wieners Circle, a hot dog stand in Lincoln Park, was also stuffed with yellow mustard, diced onions, celery salt and bright green relish.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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The White Sneaker With Red Linen Trousers Put a fresh spin on Autry’s white sneakers by teaming them up with bright red linen trousers.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
25 Aug. 2025
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The 29-year-old Spain international remains hopeful that Villa, in the final days of the market, will become an active possibility again, with his agent Jorge Mendes tasked with arranging a deal.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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Williams was drafted out of USC to be their hopeful franchise quarterback, but Bagent once again shined in training camp to keep his backup role.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Optimistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimistic. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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