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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

By the time Brighton return to the Amex on 8 November to face Brentford, we will have a better indication of just how optimistic the Seagulls fans can be about their season.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 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

Many, like 41-year-old Kunal Berry, are buoyed by the success of the artificial-intelligence trade and optimistic about the technology’s potential to transform business and the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

Hollingsworth billed it as an overall guide to helping modern young housewives create a peaceful, optimistic, and sanitary household.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson


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