positivity

noun

pos·​i·​tiv·​i·​ty ˌpä-zə-ˈti-və-tē How to pronounce positivity (audio)
plural positivities
1
: the quality or state of being positive
2
: something that is positive

Examples of positivity in a Sentence

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Even as a young writer, her talent for digging up interesting stats, along with her contagious positivity and love for the game, set her apart in a crowded media landscape. Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026 The supermodel and activist — who has long built her brand around body positivity — opened up about the still-burgeoning trend, which has seen countless celebrities share their experiences with weight-loss medications, in her cover story for Marie Claire's annual Motherhood issue. Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026 MorphCast’s Zoom extension tracks, in real time, meeting participants’ attention, excitement, and positivity. Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026 The company began as a shapewear brand offering a wide range of sizes, from XXS to 5XL, reflecting a commitment to body positivity. Lisa Gutierrez may 2, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for positivity

Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of positivity was in 1659

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“Positivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/positivity. Accessed 6 May. 2026.

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