Synonyms

positivity

American

[poz-i-tiv-i-tee] / ˌpɒz ɪˈtɪv ɪ ti /

noun

plural

positivities

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

Etymology

Origin of positivity

First recorded in 1650–60; positive + -ity

Example Sentences

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The company expects negative free cash flow of $65 million to $70 million in the first half but anticipates full-year positivity.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

“This season has been so joyful. ... You can see all the positivity that I play with.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

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

Here we were, enjoying a pleasant evening, and now Dad was about to launch into his positivity theory.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon

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