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optimist

[op-tuh-mist] / ˈɒp tə mɪst /
NOUN
positive thinker
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Odysseus may have held out hope throughout years of setbacks, obstacles and traps laid by vengeful deities, but the man who plays him on the big screen is no optimist.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

But what type of fan are you - a die-hard enthusiast analysing all the tactics, a bag of nerves who watches from behind the sofa or an eternal optimist happy to go with the flow?

From BBC Jun. 19, 2026

Whether you are an A.I. optimist or pessimist, you’d ideally agree that few industries have ever screamed out more for intense scrutiny at a particular moment than generative A.I. does right now.

From Slate Apr. 7, 2026

A dreamy optimist, he set sail in a rush, hoping for the best.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 5, 2025

Always the optimist, Alma kissed her daughter’s forehead and gave her a reassuring smile.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore

The optimists, looking ahead to a peace deal, can expect the Treasury market to refocus on other drivers once the war ends, like the Fed.

From Barron's May 29, 2026

The short answer is more than even the optimists dared hope for.

From BBC Apr. 7, 2026

For now, the optimists tell us to focus on the missiles.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 2, 2026

History is on the side of the optimists.

From Barron's Mar. 3, 2026

Scientists can’t afford to be optimists or pessimists.

From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate




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