starry-eyed

Example Sentences

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The mistake starry-eyed investors make at times like this is betting on every horse, or in thinking that they can handicap AI thoroughbreds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

When starry-eyed “Pretty in Pink” devotees think of Andie and Iona, we think of their looks, their personalities and their willingness to fight for themselves.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

There was still plenty of starry-eyed enthusiasm for the handsome young mayor and the hope he represented.

From Slate • Jan. 3, 2026

When others are making New Year’s resolutions, or are starry-eyed about the prospects of making money, many companies issue earnings preannouncements that are essentially confessions.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

The same life that I was going after with my hopeless, starry-eyed Miss America dreams.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles