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also Pollyannish
as in optimistic
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Adjective
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Vonda Wright, an orthopedic surgeon and author of Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power, had optimistic thoughts.—
Kristin Auble, Vogue, 10 July 2025
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There’s an optimistic view: that AI could free us from drudgery and elevate us toward creativity, insight, and connection.—
Adjective
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This hopeful and cozy novel is a tribute to the human-animal bond.—
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Monica remains hopeful the final outcome will strike down Trump’s order.—
Adjective
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The funny thing is, by all accounts, Zaslav is also genuinely sentimental about the network and said to even have it on at his office quite often.—
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The luxury label’s classic products—often resold or passed down through generations—gain sentimental and financial value over time, per the report.—
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But this year, even among Republicans, views on immigration have grown significantly rosier – 64% of Republicans now believe immigration is a good thing, a 25-point jump from June of 2024.—
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While Massachusetts had a rosy year in 2024 statistically, it was still affected by overall crime trends nationally, including a rise in shoplifting.—
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“Pollyannaish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Pollyannaish. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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