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
Rudd’s natural air of genial tension, of neurosis without an edge, plays into his character’s rigidly disciplined but relentlessly upbeat domesticity.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
Andy told the San Francisco Chronicle that his daughter has remained upbeat despite her injuries.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
So why is Wall Street increasingly upbeat even as many Americans remain gloomy about the economy?
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 27 May 2026
In the case of hosts such as David Letterman and Johnny Carson, who picked the date and manner of their retirements, the send-offs were upbeat.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
Andy told the San Francisco Chronicle that his daughter has remained upbeat despite her injuries.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
So why is Wall Street increasingly upbeat even as many Americans remain gloomy about the economy?
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 27 May 2026
In the case of hosts such as David Letterman and Johnny Carson, who picked the date and manner of their retirements, the send-offs were upbeat.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upbeat
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Fifteen minutes earlier, a cheerful therapist had slathered them in medicinal herbs and thermal mud from the nearby island of Ischia.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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Think softer citrus tones, cheerful corals, butter yellows, and vibrant pinks and greens—anything that feels particularly sunny or energetic.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
28 May 2026
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Although the data is still being analysed, Zhang Tongjie believes SETI remains one of the most promising approaches for detecting extraterrestrial life.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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Whitmer was once considered among the Democratic Party’s most promising national figures.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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Workers who feel optimistic about AI’s effect on their careers report dramatically stronger workplace outcomes across engagement, effort, and intent to stay.—
Matt Rosenbaum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Her mindset immediately shifted from a sinking feeling to being optimistic about the future.—
Ayren Jackson-Cannady,
SELF,
29 May 2026
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In braids and a bright yellow fishing bib, with her dog Claude at her side and a witty interjection always on the tip of her tongue, Maude climbs onto her trusty little boat and sets a course for the open sea.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Durable enough to handle the elements, this waterproof light features a comfortable elastic strap and a bright, adjustable beam that improves visibility while keeping both hands free for unloading luggage, handling car repairs, or setting up camp in the dark.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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People say, in a hopeful tone, that the book could be translated into Chinese and then my mother will be able to read it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Claiborne, back to return a kickoff, sent a pulse through the stadium, weaving his way past hopeful defenders.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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“Upbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upbeat. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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