1
as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition
an upbeat attitude about life
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2
as in promising
having qualities which inspire hope
several upbeat signs that the economy is improving
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Recent Examples of upbeat
The sentient spaceship named the Andromeda Ascendant was a cool touch, and the show's upbeat nature won over loyal genre audiences.
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Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
17 June 2026
In respect of job losses due to AI, however, panellists seem to be contrarily upbeat.
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Marcus Lim,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Joking about death could very well be the most upbeat part of his new hour.
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Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
The company delivered upbeat fiscal first-quarter results and attributed its performance to solid end-market demand for its platform across enterprise use cases and emerging AI opportunities.
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Tipranks.com Staff,
CNBC,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for upbeat
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
17 June 2026
In respect of job losses due to AI, however, panellists seem to be contrarily upbeat.
—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Joking about death could very well be the most upbeat part of his new hour.
—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
The company delivered upbeat fiscal first-quarter results and attributed its performance to solid end-market demand for its platform across enterprise use cases and emerging AI opportunities.
—
Tipranks.com Staff,
CNBC,
14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upbeat
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From glassware and accessories to kitchen tabletop and home decor, these functional yet giftable pieces combine cheerful patterns, playful details and practical use.
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For the most part, the Croatia and England fans were a happy, cheerful bunch, sporting their teams colors, chanting happy tunes and enjoying the unique experience.
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The findings suggest that boron nitride nanotubes could serve as a promising platform for next-generation separation technologies.
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Unfortunately, 29-year-old’s promising career suffered a tragic end.
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Both Perez and Conine began rehab assignments with Triple A Jacksonville this week, and Marlins manager Clayton McCullough was optimistic about both players’ trajectories.
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That is a loss, on paper, in the optimistic scenario, and if the number of visitors falls short, the gap only widens.
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Tree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook.
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For starters, bright colors inject visibility – not merely for players looking to find each other amid the chaos of a World Cup match, but also for brands looking to draw the gazes of millions of onlooking fans towards their logo.
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The Caribbean opposition was hopeful for their team regardless of the score.
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This year, as a hopeful reality competition host nominee and proponent of Top Chef earning another reality competition series nom, Kish finds herself in a unique position as a participant on season four of fellow Emmys juggernaut The Traitors.
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“Upbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upbeat. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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