as in optimistic
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Recent Examples of uncynical
What hit viewers, then and now, with the strength of an unmerciful iceberg is how entirely uncynical this movie is.
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Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 15 Dec. 2022
The most uncynical aspect of the second film is how the film ends with the way that Enola ... brought those [matchmaking girls] together.
—Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Nov. 2022
It’s a leviathan smash, and a sincere and uncynical pastiche that critics and fans have similarly appreciated.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 6 July 2022
The crowd’s roar betrayed its uncynical thirst for more hockey despite the impending loss.
—Marc Lester, Anchorage Daily News, 26 Nov. 2021
Create the world where being nice, being uncynical, being egoless, being empathetic, and promoting forgiveness is not something that is weak and happens without consequences.
—Derek Lawrence, EW.com, 20 Sep. 2021
Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 15 Dec. 2022
The most uncynical aspect of the second film is how the film ends with the way that Enola ... brought those [matchmaking girls] together.
—Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Nov. 2022
It’s a leviathan smash, and a sincere and uncynical pastiche that critics and fans have similarly appreciated.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 6 July 2022
The crowd’s roar betrayed its uncynical thirst for more hockey despite the impending loss.
—Marc Lester, Anchorage Daily News, 26 Nov. 2021
Create the world where being nice, being uncynical, being egoless, being empathetic, and promoting forgiveness is not something that is weak and happens without consequences.
—Derek Lawrence, EW.com, 20 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncynical
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Still, Wall Street is optimistic about a bounce ahead, with the typical analyst’s price targeting reflecting potential upside of more than 30%.Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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But no matter how much unease appears in the book, Childish Literature remains affectionate and optimistic, expansive, content at times to be corny.Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
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There’s also all-day dining in its cheerful El Hall bistro and bar.John Oseid, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Winter Nights & River Lights (Nov. 22-Jan. 5) This Ohio River pedestrian bridge is bedecked in cheerful twinkling lights for the holidays.Jordan Kellogg, The Enquirer, 21 Dec. 2024
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Despite more positive reports in previous months, concerns remain about the economic outlook, leaving policymakers and businesses questioning whether the downturn in confidence will translate to slower growth in 2024.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The second-tier season so far has been one of learning and positive performances for the former Red Bull Salzburg midfielder, who signed from the Austrian outfit in summer 2022.Nancy Froston, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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John Lennon's sons Sean Ono Lennon and Julian Lennon recently spent some time together in a sentimental place.Gil Macias, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Other than Langley’s, all of those tracks have skewed toward the emotional, sentimental, or dramatic.Justin Curto, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Uncynical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncynical. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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