How to Use optimistic in a Sentence

optimistic

adjective
  • But is the firefighting rescuer optimistic about the state of the war in Ukraine?
    Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Aug. 2024
  • That exactitude is most evident here in his lineup of crudos, a sharp and optimistic way to begin a meal.
    Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2024
  • Throughout it all, Johnson remains optimistic that the tide is starting to turn and that change is possible.
    L'oreal Thompson Payton, Fortune Well, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Resilient leaders are those who are optimistic, persistent and able to inspire their team members to keep pushing forward.
    Jedidiah Alex Koh, Forbes, 4 May 2023
  • Some investors are optimistic because recent corporate earnings have not been as bad as predicted.
    Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 3 May 2023
  • The subject of a Hot Boys reunion was also broached and Big Juvie remains optimistic.
    Angel Diaz, Billboard, 13 Aug. 2024
  • While recovering the remaining treasures will be a challenge, Ackerman is trying to be optimistic.
    Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Aug. 2024
  • Shares for the world’s largest cruise line were up 8%, and competitors Carnival and Norwegian also saw a 4% bump on the optimistic forecast.
    Sarah Whitmire, Forbes, 5 May 2023
  • Michael Kustermann, president of dine-in theater chain Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, said the mood this year was very optimistic.
    Anousha Sakoui, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2023
  • For the sports icon, being thankful and optimistic is part of the game of life.
    Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2023
  • The view from the patient care side is no more optimistic.
    Steven Phillips, STAT, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Of course, both the optimistic and pessimistic case could turn out to be true.
    Greg Ip, WSJ, 22 Jan. 2020
  • The good news is the club was optimistic last week that Whitehair won’t be out for too long.
    Brad Biggs, chicagotribune.com, 3 Nov. 2020
  • Still, Gore is optimistic that the will to change is building.
    Amy Eskind, PEOPLE.com, 22 Nov. 2019
  • Kapfer is optimistic based on the last few weekends of shows.
    John Wenzel, The Know, 4 Nov. 2019
  • Daniels is optimistic his recent string of injuries is a thing of the past.
    Tyler Dragon, The Enquirer, 12 Aug. 2020
  • But the Titans have a lot of reasons to feel optimistic.
    Noah Trister, Star Tribune, 24 Feb. 2021
  • The optimistic take on the remainder of the year comes as much or more from the prospects post-Labor Day.
    Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 26 June 2024
  • But there are still plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the process.
    Jennifer Ford, Essence, 3 Jan. 2020
  • This year, tax pros aren't optimistic about that time frame.
    Irina Ivanova, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2022
  • That group reported a more optimistic view of the world.
    Sydney Page, Washington Post, 13 June 2023
  • Options traders have been very optimistic over the past two weeks.
    Schaeffer's Investment Research, Forbes, 10 Nov. 2021
  • If gloom is in the air near the 26th and 27th, be an optimistic Sagittarius and keep your spirits up.
    Katharine Merlin, Town & Country, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Still, some experts are optimistic that a comeback could be in the cards.
    Paul R. La Monica, CNN, 24 Aug. 2022
  • But some are optimistic the summer will usher in the next phase of the rebound.
    Anneken Tappe, CNN, 4 June 2021
  • Biden likes to say that he's never been more optimistic about the future.
    ABC News, 3 Nov. 2022
  • Even after those moves, the Reds have a few reasons to be optimistic.
    Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 31 July 2021
  • The mood among the exchanges is subdued but optimistic.
    WIRED, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Hiles is optimistic and sees a full recovery a few years down the road.
    Mará Rose Williams, kansascity, 11 July 2018
  • Many say even trying to play in the spring is being too optimistic.
    Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 29 Aug. 2020

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