Panglossian

Example Sentences

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Of course, there are limits to taking a Panglossian attitude and psyching ourselves up in the face of challenges.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

In the other, titles sounded optimistic, almost Panglossian.

From New York Times • Nov. 8, 2023

Must we accept the Panglossian notion that the conventional slow grind of justice is the best of all possible systems?

From Washington Post • Apr. 7, 2022

If we think it is, it’s simply Panglossian logic: It must be the best of all possible worlds!

From Seattle Times • Jul. 16, 2021

He was quite disembarrassed of that Panglossian philosophy which had hitherto induced him to believe that the Earl of Fitz-pompey was the best of all possible uncles.

From The Young Duke by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield