optimist

Example Sentences

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He calls himself an AI optimist, citing numerous studies showing that artificial intelligence can help doctors treat patients more effectively and even to improve their bedside manners.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 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

BofA equity strategist Savita Subramanian has been a stalwart stock-market optimist practically since the bull market began just over three years ago.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 21, 2025

I asked her, “Are you an optimist or a pessimist?”

From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer