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
Parra is optimistic about his downtown shop and the Parkcenter cafe.
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2025
Henrik Svendsen isn’t optimistic about the future of local furniture stores.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025
And although the same still does not extend to the transport network around the new 53,000-seater ground, there was reason to be more optimistic in that regard, too.
—Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Winker, the lawyer for the trailer owners, is optimistic about his clients’ prospects.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2025
Henrik Svendsen isn’t optimistic about the future of local furniture stores.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025
And although the same still does not extend to the transport network around the new 53,000-seater ground, there was reason to be more optimistic in that regard, too.
—Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Winker, the lawyer for the trailer owners, is optimistic about his clients’ prospects.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for optimistic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimistic
Adjective
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Thus, despite the U.S. trade situation looking more promising for much of the world, experts say that U.S.-China negotiations remain the most important variable for Apple.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2025
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Farther away from China lies an even more promising strategic opportunity.—
Linggong Kong,
The Conversation,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the image, the girl group smiled while on a beach at night, as a bright, full moon could be seen in the sky behind them.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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An off-white maxi dress covered in black poppies, their graphic petals bloomed open and surrounded by pops of bright red berries.—
Susannah Cahalan,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
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June became hopeful that the American rescue mission would lead to a reunion with her daughter, but that was unsuccessful.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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Amid some dip buying, investors also appeared hopeful the U.S. will begin talks that could lead to deals that lower the duties over time.—
Chloe Taylor,Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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