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optimistic

[op-tuh-mis-tik] / ˌɒp təˈmɪs tɪk /


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Deutsche Bank strategist Jim Reid wrote in a note Friday “markets remain broadly optimistic about the direction of travel.”

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

He remains optimistic, however, saying that "the journey of a thousand miles begins with a step".

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“All things considered, we are more optimistic about the earnings opportunity for our businesses over the next several quarters than we were three months ago,” Miller said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Potthoff and his team are optimistic that this research could lead to new treatments for both obesity and MASH.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

Vincent paints and tries to stay optimistic, but he is terribly lonely.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman




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