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positivity

American  
[poz-i-tiv-i-tee] / ˌpɒz ɪˈtɪv ɪ ti /

noun

positivities plural
  1. the state or character of being positive: a positivity that accepts the world as it is.

  2. something positive.


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Etymology

Origin of positivity

First recorded in 1650–60; positive + -ity

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And 14th seed Paolini, who has struggled with a foot injury this year, celebrated with a beaming smile before saying her positivity was her "superpower".

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

Floating into her new school on a bubble of positivity that will stubbornly refuse to burst, Elle is a spot of color in a sea of black and plaid.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

Principal Catherine Dourish said Dáibhin's positivity had "inspired everyone"

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

The charm and positivity of visitor videos resonate so strongly perhaps because they come as a surprise.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

For someone who talks about positivity so much, Mom is the most negative person I know.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

“We hadn’t seen test positivities above 4 since the end of August, early September,” Ghaly said.

From Washington Times Nov. 10, 2020

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