positive
Usage
What are other ways to say positive?
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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The U.S.-China trade talks have also contributed to the positive mood, Tickmill Group’s Patrick Munnelly says in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
He did not cite any specific story that prompted the action, claiming the outlets have long been unfair to him and never provide any positive coverage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
He added for Marseca this will provide a "real positive feeling" and that City "can go into this international break with real pride".
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
But he still sees the stock market’s resilience, despite tariffs, the Iran war and higher long-dated yields, as a positive sign.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 20, 2026
I appreciate that Emma isn’t trying to be overly positive.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
But false positives were common, and whether getting a full-body scan stands to, on balance, increase your lifespan is unknown.
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026
There are positives for Manchester United to take from their 2-2 draw at Everton.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
But, in Wall Street parlance, the positives look priced in.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Liverpool and their new boss Andoni Iraola will take positives that Barcola settled so quickly after his high-profile move to PSG.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
All the positives in the world couldn’t fool me.
From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe
Vocabulary lists containing positive
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