1
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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Recent Examples of upbeat
Despite all of the upbeat news, shares in Alphabet sold off more than 1% in after-hours trading as investors pondered a key number in the earnings report.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 July 2025
This week’s crop of new music includes Zach Bryan teaming with Gabriella Rose for a somber new acoustic ballad, while Thomas Rhett and Jordan Davis partner for an upbeat, reflective new song.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 July 2025
In other words, this wasn’t a unilateral Trump move nor a matter of whim, but a coordinated transatlantic effort that follows the upbeat NATO summit in June that Rutte skilfully guided.
—Daniel Fried, Time, 15 July 2025
He’s kept a very upbeat attitude, as has James Wiseman.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 July 2025
This week’s crop of new music includes Zach Bryan teaming with Gabriella Rose for a somber new acoustic ballad, while Thomas Rhett and Jordan Davis partner for an upbeat, reflective new song.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 July 2025
In other words, this wasn’t a unilateral Trump move nor a matter of whim, but a coordinated transatlantic effort that follows the upbeat NATO summit in June that Rutte skilfully guided.
—Daniel Fried, Time, 15 July 2025
He’s kept a very upbeat attitude, as has James Wiseman.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upbeat
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From the cast member who clocked my son’s pin collection–and then pointed out the hotel’s own trading station—to our cheerful server at the Lava Pool, who came equipped with sandwich recommendations, everyone was consistently helpful and attentive.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
21 July 2025
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Kurt's key takeaways The Elmo hack shattered more than just a cheerful digital persona.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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Women's health tech faces a trust gap Even with these promising results, trust remains a major barrier in women's health technology.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
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Meanwhile, Netflix is developing a Pride and Prejudice series with a promising cast that includes Emma Corrin as Elizabeth and Jack Lowden as Darcy.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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President Donald Trump, who calls FIFA President Gianni Infantino a friend, is optimistic about the global turnout for next year’s World Cup, even as his ongoing trade policies continue to impact a range of countries, several of which are expected to compete in the tournament.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
22 July 2025
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The team found that only pairs consisting of two optimistic participants had similar brain activation; pairs where one or both participants were more pessimistic were dissimilar to each other.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
21 July 2025
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There are also some bright and cheerful-looking design elements such as colorful military campaign ribbons on the flags.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
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Owns a favorable athletic profile for a mid-skill with bright green speed and explosion scores.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
20 July 2025
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For Benge, seeing a connection to using technology and brain health as well as doing physical activity and learning new things is hopeful.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The film is currently in the last stages of post-production, with the team hopeful to cross the final line through partnerships made in Santiago.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
29 July 2025
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“Upbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upbeat. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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