Etymology
Origin of positivity
Example Sentences
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Appeared in the January 3, 2026, print edition as 'Ozempic Melted Away Weight—and the Idea of ‘Body Positivity’'.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026
"Positivity only lasts so long against reality," he said.
From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025
Positivity has always been one of Roberts’ trademarks, but the more he managed, the more he seemed burdened by expectations and the more he appeared stung by criticism.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2023
Positivity might encourage us to be satisfied with injustice, but in other ways it makes us dissatisfied with our now, constantly striving for a better future.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2022
Then Positivity comes in and says that the highest wisdom lies in knowing that we do not know anything, and never can, concerning a First Cause.
From Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great Philosophers, Volume 8 by Hubbard, Elbert
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