positive
Usage
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The adjective positive implies emphatic certainty, which may even become overconfidence or dogmatism. Certain suggests that there are definite reasons that have freed one from doubt. Confident emphasizes the strength of the belief or the certainty of expectation felt. Sure, the simplest and most general term, expresses mere absence of doubt.
Example Sentences
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“Despite softer EV demand in China and higher metal prices since late last year, the company’s outlook remains positive,” Bernstein analysts wrote in a note.
Many of the stories posted by these pages appeared to be designed to get attention from supporters of Farage, but not all were positive about him.
From BBC
In its lawsuit, Anthropic said it was founded on the belief that its AI should be "used in a way that maximizes positive outcomes for humanity" and should "be the safest and the most responsible."
From Barron's
"I would expect more of a risk-off mood until we get some tangible positive news."
From Barron's
Researchers also monitored parenting behaviors such as warmth, listening, patience, and positive emotional interactions, along with children's healthy and unhealthy food intake before and after the intervention.
From Science Daily
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