upbeat

adjective

Definition of upbeatnext
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 data developer saw its stock drop around 12% despite posting better-than-expected earnings and upbeat guidance. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 Compaoré is upbeat about future innovations and better yields. — ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026 Like Bruce Springsteen or the Beach Boys—a huge influence on the band—the music itself may sound upbeat and even danceable, but the lyrics prove to be much darker. — Charles Moss, SPIN, 1 Sep. 2026 As long as the war was economic, there were reasons to be upbeat. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for upbeat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upbeat
  1. cheerful
  2. promising
  3. optimistic
  4. bright
  5. hopeful
Adjective
  • Even as a brutal heat wave threatened to smother the energy, the fest felt like a cheerful coming-out party—an announcement of the political commitments of a generation of mainstream artists more famous for singing about the self than about society.
    — Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The cheerful voice of a guide on a mic booms through the open-air cab of each old-timey bus.
    — Sonjirose Chin, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of cheerful
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  • Transplants of muscle stem cells are a promising avenue for research, having distinct advantages over other tissues in their ability to encourage the growth of new blood vessels and limitations on rapid growth.
    — Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The goalkeeping department has probably been downgraded, considering the highly promising Trafford left, and was replaced by Geronimo Rulli, a solid backup option at 34 years of age.
    — Sam Lee, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of promising
Adjective
  • After a late October rain last year, the fourth-generation farmer was optimistic about his 1,800 acres (728 hectares) of winter wheat.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The two then give their thoughts on the Hurricanes overall entering the season, with both optimistic about what could come for UM in 2026.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of optimistic
Adjective
  • De Zerbi will take encouragement from Savio’s bright debut, with the £85million recruit from Manchester City looking bright and threatening, without executing on the final action.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The Casita looks good enough to sit on a desk and those super bright RGB LED’s really glow.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of bright
Adjective
  • Kansas governor hopeful Ty Masterson is trying out a new look on his campaign website and social media.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Nepal’s Communication Minister Bikram Timilsina said officials remain hopeful that more workers will be rescued.
    — Jon Haworth, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of hopeful

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“Upbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upbeat. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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