How to Use optimism in a Sentence

optimism

noun

• Both of them expressed optimism about the future of the town.
• The early sales reports are cause for optimism.
• He maintains a sense of optimism, despite all that has happened.
• There is growing optimism that the problem can be corrected.
• There’s a sense of optimism in the air while the sun and moon align.
  — USA TODAY, 30 May 2023
• And with it, there’s a new sense of optimism for Auburn.
  — Tom Green | [e-mail], al, 16 Mar. 2023
• The optimism comes from his trust in Stearns and the people around him in the front office.
  — Abbey Mastrocco, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2024
• At Sosa’s sentencing, a lawyer sounds a note of optimism about the girls’ future, now in the hands of the state.
  — jsonline.com, 16 Nov. 2022
• The big win over the Bengals has created a new sense of optimism for the Browns.
  — Lance Reisland, cleveland, 11 Nov. 2022
• Whether the Seahawks make the playoffs or not, there’s a lot of optimism around this young team.
  — Chris Ilenstine, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2023
• On the studio side, there is hope if not quite optimism that a deal can be reached soon.
  — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 Oct. 2023
• The best-case scenario of how even in the worst circumstance, hope and optimism and grace could abide.
  — Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 July 2023
• Lynch changed his tune a little Friday night in the name of optimism.
  — Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2024
• The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind may be a film about wind power, but the story runs on pure optimism.
  — Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2024
• Toronto's stars came to play in the first round, but what gives me the most optimism for a long playoff run is the pushback the Maple Leafs showed.
  — Jace Evans, USA TODAY, 2 May 2023
• And over the last 13 months, there were moments of optimism that a deal was imminent.
  — Kristy Hutchings, Press-Telegram, Long Beach, Anchorage Daily News, 15 June 2023
• That’s the biggest reason for long-term optimism around the red, white and blue—and also for short-term doubts.
  — Andrew Beaton, WSJ, 15 Nov. 2022
• But by the final three months of 2023, the pace of sales had slowed, and automakers’ optimism had turned to caution.
  — Neal E. Boudette, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2024
• The two songs showcase girl power, sick beats and in-your-face optimism.
  — Erica Gerald Mason, Peoplemag, 6 Jan. 2023
• Given the buildup to the opener and the optimism that percolated through the Bears fan base for months, true or false?
  — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2023
• There’s some cautious optimism this time: DGA did come to our pep rally at the Shrine.
  — Anonymous, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2023
• The first half of the album contains all the battle songs, and then the second half looks to the future with a feeling of optimism and hope.
  — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 18 Aug. 2023
• What may be most surprising, though, is the book's tone of optimism.
  — John Blake, CNN, 18 Mar. 2023
• Check back in a week to see if the opening night optimism was justified.
  — Michael Casagrande | [e-mail], al, 3 Sep. 2023
• Your optimism for what could be is off the charts with today’s Aquarius moon.
  — USA TODAY, 24 June 2024
• Since the election, the stock market has surged, and small business optimism has soared ...
  — Mike Allen, Axios, 20 Jan. 2025
• But, with a reshaped roster and coaching staff, there's optimism that the U.S. can come out on top.
  — Anthony Gharib, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2023
• Toombs expressed optimism that the strike would help bring about an agreement this week.
  — Max Zahn, ABC News, 22 Jan. 2024
• While he hasn’t been cleared for contact, head coach Tom Thibodeau expressed optimism about the progress the seven-footer has made.
  — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2025
• Now, though, there’s optimism that new legislation will allow the limit to go up.
  — David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 11 Feb. 2025

Last Updated: 1 Mar 2025