op·ti·mist
ˈäp-tə-mist 
: a person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
The optimists have faith that no matter how avaricious the age, literature will endure.—
Michael Norman
Michael Norman
Op·ti·mist
ˈäp-tə-mist
: a member of a major international service club
Examples of optimist in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebMichael Cannivet, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
Because pessimists are always correct, but optimists keep moving forward.
—Mathew Scott, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 July 2024
Believers should make time for self care, and optimists will thrive by implementing moments of mindfulness.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 8 July 2024
They’re also known to have a gentler side and tend to be optimists, seeing the brightness ahead.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 25 July 2024
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Noun
Despite such hardships, Maria remained an optimist throughout her epically long life.
—Michael Cannivet, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
Because pessimists are always correct, but optimists keep moving forward.
—Mathew Scott, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 July 2024
Believers should make time for self care, and optimists will thrive by implementing moments of mindfulness.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 8 July 2024
They’re also known to have a gentler side and tend to be optimists, seeing the brightness ahead.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 25 July 2024
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“Optimist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optimist. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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