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Which fictional work famously satirizes the philosophical idea behind the word optimistic?

optimistic

[op-tuh-mis-tik] / ˌɒp təˈmɪs tɪk /


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He added that he’s encouraged students to remain optimistic, even if they are struggling in the job market.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026

Still, May says, “I remain hopeful and optimistic because I’ve seen the humanity in all of them. I think things are better there now than when we started.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

Overall, she is optimistic that the new curriculum and efforts in schools to improve standards will bear fruit in better Pisa scores in future.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

"We love him and we're praying for him and we're very optimistic," Mannion said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

When Nesci Brothers men start moving Benzini Brothers animals and equipment into their tents and onto their train, even the most fervently optimistic among us can no longer deny the obvious.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen


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