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optimistic

[op-tuh-mis-tik] / ˌɒp təˈmɪs tɪk /


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Investors kicked off May on an optimistic note, sending the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to fresh records.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Software investors have a new reason to be optimistic as shares in Twilio surged 20% in after-hours trading.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

“I’m very optimistic we won’t end up in court. But I will say, David and Anthony having to readjust their life, because of what this guy did, is unacceptable,” Dreiling said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

While Intel had the better month, analysts on Wall Street remain more optimistic about AMD’s CPU business.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

But Fiona’s upbeat and optimistic, and since we have five out of six classes together, she’s very familiar with the assignments.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen




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