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
While Smith did have optimism for pass rush upside when he was drafted, that hasn’t yet manifested, and a plethora of pass rush weapons now surround him on the defensive line.
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2025
There are many reasons for the optimism: A loaded defense.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 29 May 2025
Faith, too, has helped people face the future with optimism.
—John Kaag, The Atlantic, 28 May 2025
On Tuesday, signs of that optimism finally began to appear.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2025
There are many reasons for the optimism: A loaded defense.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 29 May 2025
Faith, too, has helped people face the future with optimism.
—John Kaag, The Atlantic, 28 May 2025
On Tuesday, signs of that optimism finally began to appear.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimism
brightness
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This is enough brightness, potentially, to leave the M2 Pro watchable in rooms that aren’t completely blacked out – another handy lifestyle touch.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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This contrasts with a more standard black hole that typically acquires its material and energy unpredictably, resulting in irregular brightness fluctuations.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
4 June 2025
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