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as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition
an upbeat attitude about life
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as in promising
having qualities which inspire hope
several upbeat signs that the economy is improving
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Optimism about the prospects for AI, expectations that the Federal Reserve will considerably bring down U.S. interest rates, and most recently, an upbeat start to the earnings season, helped lift the benchmark S&P 500 to an all-time high last week.
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Reuters, NBC News, 26 Oct. 2024
The company founded in 1974 is upbeat about the retail growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which consists of Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
—Yessar Rosendar, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
While much of the panel remained upbeat, as the cast and creative team expressed their gratitude for getting to work on the show together, as well as having the support of so many fans, surprise video messages from Bridges and Hamill did make some of the panelists emotional.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Oct. 2024
Producer Bonnie Arnold is also along for the ride, bringing her upbeat instincts to the mix.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 19 Oct. 2024
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Reuters, NBC News, 26 Oct. 2024
The company founded in 1974 is upbeat about the retail growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which consists of Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
—Yessar Rosendar, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
While much of the panel remained upbeat, as the cast and creative team expressed their gratitude for getting to work on the show together, as well as having the support of so many fans, surprise video messages from Bridges and Hamill did make some of the panelists emotional.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Oct. 2024
Producer Bonnie Arnold is also along for the ride, bringing her upbeat instincts to the mix.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 19 Oct. 2024
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The ultimate festive snack, the mini muffins are soft and fluffy with rich, buttery vanilla flavor, and feature cheerful red-and-green inclusions baked into every bite.Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024
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As Quinn Doll has a cheerful appearance, a trendy outfit, and cute pigtails.Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 17 Oct. 2024
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Advertisement In a promising sign for Democrats, women have voted early in greater numbers than men: Nearly 56% of those who cast ballots were women, compared with 44% men.Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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Early voting has also had some promising signs for Democrats, including high female turnout, particularly as polls show a widening gender gap, with women leaning toward Harris and men toward Trump.Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2024
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In addition to extending their perfect start as the league’s only remaining undefeated team to 8-0, the Chiefs have more reason to feel optimistic after Monday’s triumph.Kevin Dotson, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Among the most optimistic models for Harris, The Economist’s simulations gave Harris the win in 56 out of 100 scenarios on Tuesday, up from a 50-50 split the day before.Jared Gans, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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On night two of her final U.S. tour stop on Nov. 2, Swift, 34, took the stage in her bright orange Versace bodysuit with her blonde hair left down and straight.Hedy Phillips, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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But, looking for the positive, many shared their hopes that Steven's future would be bright soon enough.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Ever hopeful, Democrats point to several differences this election, starting with the incumbent’s off-putting persona.Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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Whether the Women Like It or Not' A month after appearing at a Trump rally to back the presidential hopeful, reggaeton superstar Nicky Jam rescinded his endorsement on Wednesday, Oct. 30.Brian Brant, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Upbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upbeat. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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