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
According to a recent report by NFL insider Josina Anderson, the Steelers have been optimistic on their chances to land the veteran signal caller.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Still, fans have every right to feel optimistic, given the moves the team has made.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Regardless, the company is optimistic about its path toward delivering safe autonomous vehicles for personal use.
—Ece Yildirim, Quartz, 18 Mar. 2025
Now, wildlife biologists are cautiously optimistic that the big cats have returned to Michigan.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Still, fans have every right to feel optimistic, given the moves the team has made.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Regardless, the company is optimistic about its path toward delivering safe autonomous vehicles for personal use.
—Ece Yildirim, Quartz, 18 Mar. 2025
Now, wildlife biologists are cautiously optimistic that the big cats have returned to Michigan.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for optimistic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimistic
Adjective
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One promising method for addressing this demand is through collaborations between individuals and brands.—
Rafael Schwarz,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Tenacious when tackling and unafraid of a high-intensity sprint (whether getting forward or tracking back), he is considered a promising talent.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Numerous expansive windows let in natural light so the interior living space is bright.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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Artificial lights stay bright 24 hours a day, and CCTV cameras and armed guards monitor each cell.—
Josh Meyer,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The White House remains hopeful that peace is within reach, despite skepticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who believes Putin is not seriously considering peace.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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In an interview late last year with infectious disease news site Contagion Live, Pfizer’s head of discovery and early development Charlotte Allerton was hopeful this new antiviral iteration could help a significant cohort of vulnerable patients who were previously unable to take Paxlovid.—
Rich Haridy,
New Atlas,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Optimistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimistic. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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