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 president was upbeat, Costa reports.
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CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
There’s real range, and a please-all approach, plus an upbeat, frivolous atmosphere that makes this feel like the perfect place for a party.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
But Zelensky, in his interviews, remained upbeat.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
For Ricardo Pepi and Tyler Adams, there were far more upbeat moments over the weekend.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
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CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
There’s real range, and a please-all approach, plus an upbeat, frivolous atmosphere that makes this feel like the perfect place for a party.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
But Zelensky, in his interviews, remained upbeat.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
For Ricardo Pepi and Tyler Adams, there were far more upbeat moments over the weekend.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upbeat
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Creeping phlox is a great choice for edging, rock walls, or slopes, and will brighten any garden with its abundance of cheerful pastel blooms.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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Daisies look more cute and cheerful than ever when paired with green cat-eye polish.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Toles, a promising outfielder who played parts of three seasons with the team from 2016 to 2018, did not report to spring training in 2019 and was quietly placed on the restricted list before it was eventually revealed that Toles had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Another Brighton foul, by Diego Gomez on Gabriel Martinelli, gives Arsenal a free kick in a promising position.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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And though the devastation wrought by last year’s fire was unprecedented in its scale, the Schneiders remain optimistic about the future of their beloved enclave and its plucky local paper.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The reason most fans remain optimistic is the sheer amount of skill position talent Florida retained surrounding its quarterback.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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Points of bright-eyed inspiration.—
Jason LeCras,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Would the girl with the bright smile have been embarrassed by her love Stitch as a teen?—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Eric Musselman sat behind a microphone at the bitter end of a bitter regular season for USC, armed only with the same explanations for how a once-hopeful season could come so undone.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The catch The hopeful second act only materializes under the condition that societies survive the first act with their institutions intact.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Upbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upbeat. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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