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 The price has dropped a bit in recent days amid optimism about a permanent resolution to the conflict but remains much higher than when the war began. —
Jared Gans, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2026 Her lyrics are cryptic and imagistic, and rarely suggest much optimism; each song is a puzzle box that only snaps open to reveal a world of pain. —Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026 As for Ophelia herself, Matthews’ performance hints at the character’s resilience, vulnerability and optimism, but her arc remains hazy, due to the meandering dialogue and lack of a clear plot. —Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026 Wall Street analysts view the CEO promotion as a potential catalyst for reigniting optimism in Apple and its AI strategy. —Samantha Subin, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for optimism
Jared Gans, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2026 Her lyrics are cryptic and imagistic, and rarely suggest much optimism; each song is a puzzle box that only snaps open to reveal a world of pain. —Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026 As for Ophelia herself, Matthews’ performance hints at the character’s resilience, vulnerability and optimism, but her arc remains hazy, due to the meandering dialogue and lack of a clear plot. —Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026 Wall Street analysts view the CEO promotion as a potential catalyst for reigniting optimism in Apple and its AI strategy. —Samantha Subin, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for optimism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimism
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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
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Considered a medium strength shower, the Lyrids lack the brightness and abundance that other showers provide.— Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
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Despite their different levels of brightness and saturation, both are distinct paint colors that look clean and clearly embody a certain visual aesthetic.— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 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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Lastly, yellow tulips symbolize cheerfulness, happiness, and optimism.— Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Optimism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/optimism. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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