positive thinking

NOUN

positive attitude

Synonyms

WEAK

Pollyannaism bright outlook bullishness cheerfulness enthusiasm great expectations hopefulness optimism rosy outlook silver lining

Example Sentences

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Power of positive thinking, power at the plate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

He also appreciated the role of psychology, placebos and positive thinking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Despite his extraordinary success some personal stances have drawn criticism, such as a claim that it was possible to alter the composition of water and food through positive thinking.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

Elaborating, he said he liked "the power of positive thinking, or the power of positive non-thinking".

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025

Then I started thinking how Papi and Tío Toni might not even have a glimpse of sky and fresh air or a bite of food and all my positive thinking went out the window.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez