positive
Usage
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The adjective positive implies emphatic certainty, which may even become overconfidence or dogmatism. Certain suggests that there are definite reasons that have freed one from doubt. Confident emphasizes the strength of the belief or the certainty of expectation felt. Sure, the simplest and most general term, expresses mere absence of doubt.
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The prince's article also emphasises efforts being made to create a more positive culture and to prevent "outdated thinking and behaviour" and it highlights women who have had successful military careers.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026
The news comes as a positive surprise, Wedbush analyst Matt Bryson told MarketWatch, as some investors were expecting a valuation of closer to $1 trillion.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2026
Another release stated that two-thirds to more than three-quarters of PE-backed physicians reported improved patient access, positive or no impact on interactions with patients, and expanded-care options.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026
“I generally consider myself a positive person and a dreamer, but then I met Fernando and realized that the way he dreams is on another plane entirely.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2026
Even Mr. Brademas has to admit that the negative of the swastikas has been turned around by the positive of the paper chain.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
There were various positives in Palantir’s results, including that the company recorded its first quarter with over $2 billion in revenue, nearly double the year-earlier total.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
And while increased footfall brings positives, there are downsides to social media stardom for the village, Roberts adds, highlighting a lack of parking as a main issue.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
According to a Wednesday note from Bernstein analyst Mark Shmulik, the initial read on Alphabet’s quarter offered far more negatives than positives.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026
However, Berenberg believes that key structural positives remain overlooked.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
To subject people who test positive to stigmas, especially when most of them may be false positives, is counterproductive and wrong.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
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