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Which fictional work famously satirizes the philosophical idea behind the word optimistic?

optimistic

[op-tuh-mis-tik] / ˌɒp təˈmɪs tɪk /


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Investors are especially optimistic about the pressure coming from mortgage bond market.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Rays of hope are always welcome in this dark era, but there are at least three reasons to think the authors’ case—and the optimistic read on the future of American alliances writ large—has some holes.

From Slate ● Oct. 8, 2026

Meyer is optimistic this technology's trajectory will only continue to rise.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

Another reason to be optimistic: The fourth quarter has consistently delivered the strongest returns of any calendar quarter, Dow Jones Market Data showed.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 4, 2026

At the door, she gave a last bit of optimistic advice.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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