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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“There is not one music venue in Torrance,” says Johnson, his tone losing some positivity.

From Los Angeles Times

The positivity comes ahead of the company’s earnings, expected Thursday after the market closes.

From Barron's

All that positivity, smiling, parades, the unbridled civic joy inspired by a championship…it wears a bit weird, even to the devoted who ride with this tempestuous franchise.

From The Wall Street Journal

Developing and maintaining positivity can enhance wellness when faced with a devastating diagnosis.

From The Wall Street Journal

It just set a whole different tone to Australia's batting – it got them going and the positivity then just flowed down the rest of the order.

From BBC

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