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optimist

[op-tuh-mist] / ˈɒp tə mɪst /
NOUN
positive thinker
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Ever the optimist, Huang has used his presentations—to investors and developers—to push back on the bear case.

From Barron's May 22, 2026

"I was born an optimist," he told me.

From BBC Apr. 13, 2026

He calls himself an AI optimist, citing numerous studies showing that artificial intelligence can help doctors treat patients more effectively and even to improve their bedside manners.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 26, 2026

Askell describes herself as an optimist but still sees risks that society’s checks and balances may get overwhelmed by AI advancements.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 13, 2026

That sounded high, even to him, but Evan was an optimist.

From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies

Why are the optimists confident humans are safe?

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

He and other optimists believe the old ways will fuel a return to healthier, smaller-scale, more sustainable food production across the US.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

Hopefully, I don’t sound as naive as those early internet optimists, who thought new shifts would usher in a golden age of humanity.

From Salon Aug. 23, 2026

"At least we'll get a fee," some optimists might have thought.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

He’s one of those eternal optimists, which is another one of those cute Sahil things I’m trying not to notice too much.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon




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