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positivity

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

noun

plural

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

  2. something positive.


Etymology

Origin of positivity

First recorded in 1650–60; positive + -ity

Example Sentences

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Randolph’s Nile & Co. acquired As/Is, a BuzzFeed channel that focused on body positivity, and Goodful, which covered “all things mental health, clean eating, and well-being,” from the beleaguered digital media company late last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Together with Flea’s bass line, it creates a universally palatable sound that you don’t necessarily have to listen to closely to understand its positivity.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

We’ve become the model, and that model tied to Dudamel’s charismatic positivity has been clearly embraced by the New York Philharmonic.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Even issues that would go on to be more contentious within feminism and outside it—body positivity, trans rights—did crucial work.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

I don't know what positivity has to do with Uncle Max, or what a beautiful yearbook has to do with anything.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman