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
But in this fraught moment for software, strong results and an upbeat short-term outlook may not be enough to turn sentiment around, as investors aren't focused on the next three months.
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Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
If a plan changes, your upbeat flexibility is equipped to turn detours into discoveries.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Still, many business heads are upbeat, foreseeing a sense of continuity and a measure of economic reassurance and certainty ahead.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Though the song is undeniably upbeat, Marx describes it as deeply personal.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
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Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
If a plan changes, your upbeat flexibility is equipped to turn detours into discoveries.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Still, many business heads are upbeat, foreseeing a sense of continuity and a measure of economic reassurance and certainty ahead.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Though the song is undeniably upbeat, Marx describes it as deeply personal.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upbeat
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Despite having her arms almost permanently crossed and a scowl on her face, Ivy eventually starts to warm up, especially to her cheerful, horny-as-a-chihuahua cabin-mate Ella (Ruby Stokes, recently seen in Bridgerton and The Burning Girls).—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Even the cheerful, bright yellow winter aconite (Eranthus hyemalis) that have crept out into the lawn have popped open a few of their cheerful yellow blooms just a few inches above the frozen soil.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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The newest scheme appears to be the most promising yet, at least according to people like Victor Wembanyama who still believe this game should matter.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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The newest scheme appears to be the most promising yet, at least according to players such as Victor Wembanyama, who still believe this game should matter.—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Instacart, on the other hand, reported strong revenue for its most recent period and issued an optimistic forecast for its first quarter.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Operators remain cautiously optimistic, even as rising costs and softer traffic persist.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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Keep your flowers in a location that is bright but avoid direct sunlight, and keep them away from drafts, or entryways where large temperature fluctuations are likely.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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Instead of blasting its outer layers into space in a bright explosion, its inner core appears to have collapsed inward completely, forming a black hole directly.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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Powers added that investors are hopeful that consumption and demand will rise as 2026 goes on, boosting these stocks.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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By late afternoon, the batch of flowers and hopeful messages outside Guthrie’s home had swelled, and neighbors had attached yellow ribbons to their mailboxes and trees.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Upbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upbeat. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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