as in hopefulness
an inclination to believe in the most favorable outcome
your perpetual optimism even when things look bleak
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Although Telsey Advisory’s note came out before Amazon’s earnings report Thursday night , the company’s guidance for the quarter backed up analysts’ optimism.
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Paulina Likos, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2024
Families also exchange gifts and sweets, and many wear new clothes to mark the occasion—a time of joy, togetherness, renewal, and optimism for the future.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
Following the announcement of the deal, Kraft Heinz shares traded as high as the mid 80s amid optimism over the transaction.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
These companies are trying to tackle complex problems, but there was a real sense of optimism on the floor.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Optimism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimism. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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