optimistic
Example Sentences
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But at the same time, a prolonged shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz may scuttle an optimistic outlook, which central banks may be powerless to offset.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
He is cautiously optimistic about the new wave of drugs—particularly Veradermics’s pill, which he sees as a safer, more effective version of the oral minoxidil he already takes.
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
Bongo thinks I’m too optimistic for such an old tree.
From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate
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