optimist
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"I was born an optimist," he told me.
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2026
Whether you are an A.I. optimist or pessimist, you’d ideally agree that few industries have ever screamed out more for intense scrutiny at a particular moment than generative A.I. does right now.
From Slate ● Apr. 7, 2026
While accepting the inaugural award for best podcast at last Sunday’s Golden Globes, Amy Poehler — perennial optimist and the mind behind some of contemporary culture’s most feel-good media — made a rare off-color joke.
From Salon ● Jan. 16, 2026
A dreamy optimist, he set sail in a rush, hoping for the best.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 5, 2025
I realize it’s my job to be the optimist here—which isn’t a role I’m used to, but in difficult times, you gotta be flexible.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
"At least we'll get a fee," some optimists might have thought.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
The optimists, looking ahead to a peace deal, can expect the Treasury market to refocus on other drivers once the war ends, like the Fed.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
The short answer is more than even the optimists dared hope for.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2026
The war isn’t finished, so there can be no expectation of mass protests, optimists explain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 2, 2026
Scientists can’t afford to be optimists or pessimists.
From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate
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