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Six example sentences with optimistic, each labelled with its topic.
The surgeon was cautiously optimistic, telling the family that the first night had gone better than anyone expected.
Medicine
We were optimistic about the sourdough, and the loaf that came out matched the picture for the first time.
Cooking
People who stay optimistic after a setback tend to try again sooner, which the study measured by counting new applications.
Psychology
The founders were optimistic about the launch, and the first week's numbers gave them no reason to stop being so.
Startups
Analysts are optimistic about the retailer's year, expecting the new stores to turn a profit by the holidays.
Finance
Fans are optimistic after the draft, since the team finally has a point guard who can run the offense.
Basketball
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