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 Lee-Kim, known for her energy and upbeat demeanor, sees positives.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 May 2026
The few street names in Happy Haven were determinedly upbeat, with Christian undertones.
—Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
An upbeat party atmosphere prevails inside the Wiener Stadthalle arena and in the separate Eurovision Village fan zone.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
To take pride in his origins, or at least to arrive at the vaguely poignant (and jarringly upbeat) endpoint where Balagov leaves him at the end of this story, Temir will have to spread his wings even further afield of the Circassian community.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 May 2026
The few street names in Happy Haven were determinedly upbeat, with Christian undertones.
—Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
An upbeat party atmosphere prevails inside the Wiener Stadthalle arena and in the separate Eurovision Village fan zone.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
To take pride in his origins, or at least to arrive at the vaguely poignant (and jarringly upbeat) endpoint where Balagov leaves him at the end of this story, Temir will have to spread his wings even further afield of the Circassian community.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upbeat
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Disrupting the possibility of cheerful solitude is both a stylistic and social shift, disturbing the film’s non-narrative serenity while depicting how dismantling the safety net displaces basic functions onto those least able to bear them.—
Vadim Rizov,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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The care home Marie-Lou runs is a sprawling establishment, with lush, cheerful grounds.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
15 May 2026
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For members of the state’s business community, that was a promising focus, one that closely aligned with their own goals.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The three hitters who drove in runs that inning, Shohei Ohtani, Andy Pages and Kyle Tucker, had been trending upward at the plate of late, a promising sign for an offense overdue for a hot streak.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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Johnson’s Anaia is much sweeter, and though there’s some ferocity inside her too, the movie leaves her in a compassionate, optimistic place.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
15 May 2026
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Everyone on the Titan mission is, with good reason, more optimistic about meeting their own challenges.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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Because a bright sky helps subdue Venus's glare, this is a good time to inspect the planet telescopically, though its gibbous disk remains rather small and approximately seven-eighths illuminated.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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The trick is not to chase every bright idea.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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Olson is hopeful that the city will slow down its plans and continue to come up with solutions that find a middle ground with the neighbors.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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With 2025 draft picks Jacob Parrish and Benjamin Morrison expected to compete for Dean’s outside corner position and Calijah Kancey hopeful of staying on the field after missing most of last season with a torn pectoral, the Bucs could look dramatically different.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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“Upbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upbeat. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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