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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are optimism" is not correct in written English.
It is likely a grammatical error, as "are" is a plural verb and "optimism" is a singular noun.
Example: "They are optimism in the face of adversity." (This should be corrected to "They are optimistic in the face of adversity.")
Alternatives: "are hopeful" or "exude optimism."
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are optimism
noun
A tendency to expect the best, or at least, a favourable outcome
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Perhaps more than anything, the traits that have traditionally defined Saints fans — and I should know since I've been one all my life — are optimism and fatalism.
Teran and his team learned that traditional markers of success — education, experience in the industry, recommendations from employers — were not tightly correlated with success at Q. Instead, Teran said, the two crucial personal characteristics are optimism and empathy.
The three core millennial values are optimism, tolerance, and authenticity.
The main personality traits for which there is evidence of an effect are optimism, pessimism, trait anxiety, and neuroticism [ 12- 17].
The overall characteristic of Baby Boomers leads to the conclusion that their core values are optimism, team orientation, personal gratification, health and wellness, personal growth, youth, work, and involvement.
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It may be optimism.
So, too, is optimism.
There is optimism again.
There was optimism then.
This is optimism.
The common thread is optimism.
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