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.
Example Sentences
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Job growth was positive, but gains were concentrated in education and health services.
From MarketWatch
But sustained trading above the $90,000 is a positive sign if the cryptocurrency is to start working its way closer to those highs.
From Barron's
But sustained trading above the $90,000 is a positive sign if the cryptocurrency is to start working its way closer to those highs.
From Barron's
The review comes after positive data from a Phase 4 study, and the anticipated action date for the FDA decision is April 29, Sanofi said.
They vowed at a key economic policy meeting in December to "advocate positive views on marriage and childbearing, and strive to stabilise the number of new births" in 2026, according to state broadcaster CCTV.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
