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
These aren’t heady forays into classics from the Latin American songbook; part of Karol’s brand has been her upbeat approachability and commercial power.
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Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
To the tune of upbeat music, the clip showed Meghan writing a special message in her signature calligraphy.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 23 June 2025
Wealth growth was tilted strongly toward North America, propelled by a stable U.S. dollar and upbeat financial markets, according to UBS analysts.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 23 June 2025
Salter also was upbeat about the Asia-Pacific potential of Sports Illustrated, a media Authentic purchased from Meredith Corp. for $110 million in 2019.
—Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
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Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
To the tune of upbeat music, the clip showed Meghan writing a special message in her signature calligraphy.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 23 June 2025
Wealth growth was tilted strongly toward North America, propelled by a stable U.S. dollar and upbeat financial markets, according to UBS analysts.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 23 June 2025
Salter also was upbeat about the Asia-Pacific potential of Sports Illustrated, a media Authentic purchased from Meredith Corp. for $110 million in 2019.
—Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upbeat
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Volunteers from a nonprofit that trains service dogs, Helping Paws Inc., provided a little canine therapy for waiting mourners Friday at the Capitol, working the crowd with cheerful golden retrievers.—
John Hanna,
Twin Cities,
28 June 2025
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Diana wore the cheerful frock on several occasions between 1988 and 1992, often during hospital visits and moments of connection with patients.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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His firing came on the same day two of the team’s most promising young stars, outfielder James Wood and pitcher Mackenzie Gore, made the National League All-Star team for the first time.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Stark noted that ascension has made Suarez one of the most promising pending free agents in the sport.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Vonda Wright, an orthopedic surgeon and author of Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power, had optimistic thoughts.—
Kristin Auble,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
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Some market observers are concerned that investors are being too optimistic.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
9 July 2025
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Today, however, Kendall was spotted doing a little shopping at the Chloé store with some friends, and her choice of a bright red minidress brought back one of the biggest trends of summer 2023: Tomato girl summer.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
8 July 2025
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Known for its bright colors and vivid patterns, the store specializes in women’s clothes fit for a resort or a vacation to a tropical island.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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This hopeful and cozy novel is a tribute to the human-animal bond.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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Monica remains hopeful the final outcome will strike down Trump’s order.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
3 July 2025
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“Upbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upbeat. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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