positive
Usage
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The adjective positive implies emphatic certainty, which may even become overconfidence or dogmatism. Certain suggests that there are definite reasons that have freed one from doubt. Confident emphasizes the strength of the belief or the certainty of expectation felt. Sure, the simplest and most general term, expresses mere absence of doubt.
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“I was going to say something positive — like the friendships,” adds Althoff.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026
The head coach said Cunha's injury-time equaliser against a Fulham side who started the game bottom was a positive to build on.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
In this case, the absence of his influence may prove to be a positive development for the stock.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026
These three companies in the S&P 500 would have made the list with high growth rates and improved profit margins, but were excluded because of the requirement for positive and improved free cash flow:
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 11, 2026
Music creates a general sense of well being, while creating a positive environment in which to learn, create, and function.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
There were various positives in Palantir’s results, including that the company recorded its first quarter with over $2 billion in revenue, nearly double the year-earlier total.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
And while increased footfall brings positives, there are downsides to social media stardom for the village, Roberts adds, highlighting a lack of parking as a main issue.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
According to a Wednesday note from Bernstein analyst Mark Shmulik, the initial read on Alphabet’s quarter offered far more negatives than positives.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026
The new cash flow target and payout ratio are the main positives, but China and U.S. tariffs cap the upside, he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
To be honest, I don’t know what Auntie Buzz was thinking, giving three teenagers a car in the first place, but she only sees the positives of a situation, none of the negatives.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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