as in hopefulness
an inclination to believe in the most favorable outcome
your perpetual optimism even when things look bleak
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Studiocanal execs voiced similar optimism at their buyers showcase.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2025
Since the election, the stock market has surged, and small business optimism has soared ...
—Mike Allen, Axios, 20 Jan. 2025
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
How has your music’s relationship with optimism evolved?
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 18 Jan. 2025
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2025
Since the election, the stock market has surged, and small business optimism has soared ...
—Mike Allen, Axios, 20 Jan. 2025
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
How has your music’s relationship with optimism evolved?
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Optimism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimism. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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