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as in murderous
eager for or marked by the shedding of blood, extreme violence, or killing
the Civil War remains America's most sanguine conflict
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as in tanned
having a healthy reddish skin tone
a baby with a sanguine complexion is more likely to leave the hospital early than a sickly-looking one
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as in confident
having or showing a mind free from doubt
I'm reasonably sanguine about the adoption of the latest proposal
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as in optimism
an inclination to believe in the most favorable outcome
Pollyanna had so great a tendency to look for the good in everyone and everything that her name has become a synonym for someone of irrepressible sanguinity
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Recent Examples of sanguine
Simon Moore, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The analyst community is generally less sanguine on the stock, however.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2025
But Hara, who is living at a relative’s house, is far from sanguine about his future.
—Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Francis, for one, appears sanguine, occasionally referring to an aspirational successor, Shenon notes, who would take the name John XXIV, honoring the pope who let the fresh air in 60 years ago.
—Mary Jo McConahay, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
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In addition, survey assessments divided along political lines with Republicans maintaining some optimism, while Democrats and Independents were less sanguine.
—Simon Moore, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The analyst community is generally less sanguine on the stock, however.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2025
But Hara, who is living at a relative’s house, is far from sanguine about his future.
—Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Francis, for one, appears sanguine, occasionally referring to an aspirational successor, Shenon notes, who would take the name John XXIV, honoring the pope who let the fresh air in 60 years ago.
—Mary Jo McConahay, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanguine
Adjective
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The song is about a man who doesn’t appear to be murderous being the ultimate killer.—
Alan Light,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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That discomfort makes sense, as Pap returns to earth to let Juicy know his death was by Rev’s murderous hands, and the only way to avenge him is to make Juicy’s own hands a killing weapon.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Investors are confident that such bold approaches will pay off, and the companies on the Technology list have collectively raised more than $300 million in recent years.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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On the plus side, Luong is confident in keeping steady prices because Ampersand has other cost advantages.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2025
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Nevertheless, your natural optimism might be dimmed somewhat because there’s a lot of negative energy out there today.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2025
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The concept itself is immediately intriguing and touching, but what really sets it over the top is its surprising optimism.—
Steve Greene,
IndieWire,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Fine needles stimulate collagen and elastin for a glowing, even complexion, ideal for addressing hyperpigmentation before a trip.—
Rana Good,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The townsfolk run for cover as the glowing red eyes and bone-chilling howls signal the return of the terrifying creature.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The sweat, sure, but also just the indignity of it.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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The receiver is extremely talented and has sure hands, but there are concerns about the Missouri product's maturity and character.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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After watching in terror as a man violently attacked a police officer in an El Cajon fast-food restaurant, Iesha Booker checked for a pulse on the bloody, unconscious officer and yelled into the radio on his belt.—
Karen Kucher,
sandiegouniontribune.com,
19 July 2017
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Photos of the man in a hospital bed with a bloody mouth were also posted.—
Jonece Starr Dunigan,
AL.com,
14 July 2017
Adjective
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Unfortunately, things are not so rosy with third-party games.—
Matt Kamen,
Wired News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Read more Boston Attacking Law Firms Attacks What Makes America Great | Opinion Things weren't exactly rosy between the colonists and their British rulers in the 1760s and '70s.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Just imagine how positive so many of Harvard’s alumni, partners, faculty, and current students must feel due to the position taken by the University.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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One outcome of stigma exploitation is value reversal, showing that something negative can become positive.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Sanguine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanguine. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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