as in optimistic
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Recent Examples of Panglossian
The real Leibniz almost always refrained from spelling out Panglossian excuses for particular evils.
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Anthony Gottlieb, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Anthony Gottlieb, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Panglossian
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The Future of Foreign Aid: Rethink, Not Retreat Despite dramatic aid shifts being experienced around the world, Haddad remains cautiously optimistic.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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But while many in Altadena’s entrepreneurial community remain optimistic about a recovery, multiple business owners described lengthy and difficult roads ahead.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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The rosier perspective came from the perception that human beings, to varying degrees, could shape their own lives.—
Marjoleine Kars,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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There’s a tough economic downturn in Germany and big film festivals (and film markets) are under duress everywhere, even where the times appear rosy.—
Steven Gaydos,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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Now, Biggio is hopeful to carve out a role wherever he is needed.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2025
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That’s an indication both sides are hopeful a deal can be reached, and that talks are in the works.—
Dan Pompei,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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The overall enthusiasm of attendees appeared upbeat.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The Goodison Park crowd has thrilled at Moyes’ reappointment (Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images) Another aim has been to instil more confidence in the group and create a more upbeat environment.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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And for many Chinese, mostly those left behind by the country’s dramatic, gilded transformation since economic reform, memories of Mao-era social equality, the exaltation of the working classes, and a national sense of common purpose are increasingly rose-colored.—
Nick Frisch,
Foreign Affairs,
17 May 2016
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The more rose-colored put a soft focus on Vacationland nostalgia—a lobster roll for lunch at McLoons on Sprucehead Island, an art director's fantasy of coastal quaint.—
Kevin West,
Travel + Leisure,
5 May 2024
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“Panglossian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Panglossian. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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