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
Tax and estate consultant Gary Phillips, based in New York, says as tax season approaches, the mood is upbeat among his clients.
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Scott Neuman, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
Its fourth-quarter outlook was also upbeat.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
What was once an upbeat, old-timey Broadway song now felt more like a warning sign for the residents of Derry.
—Alexis Mikulski Ruiz, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
This sounds like depressing stuff, and Mothertongue is not extremely upbeat.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
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Scott Neuman, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
Its fourth-quarter outlook was also upbeat.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
What was once an upbeat, old-timey Broadway song now felt more like a warning sign for the residents of Derry.
—Alexis Mikulski Ruiz, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
This sounds like depressing stuff, and Mothertongue is not extremely upbeat.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for upbeat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upbeat
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Cheeky faux finishes played a big part in realizing that vision, as did cheerful color washing.—
Elizabeth Kiefer,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
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The account has already attracted over 63,000 followers, many of whom originally believed the cheerful residents were real.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Browns Cleveland boasts an elite defense led by the league’s best pass rusher, an owner who spends more cash than any other team and a promising nucleus from the 2025 draft class.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Creativity, romance and pleasure take on a more serious tone, and a connection could feel both exciting and promising.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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While the center has shifted its funding to focus to operating the two clinics and remaining open as a gathering space, Hawkins is still optimistic despite the losses.—
Eloise Rollins-Fife,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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And participants with the top 20% of stock holdings are especially optimistic.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Bure is keeping her faith — and her Christmas crown — shining bright.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Researchers have discovered the brightest and most powerful flare ever seen from a supermassive black hole.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Despite some hopeful signs, the report warned that the South Bay office market remains in tough shape compared to its state before a global outbreak affected the job market and overall economy starting in March 2020.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Sorry, Baby; international-feature hopeful Sound of Falling; and documentary The Alabama Solution.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Upbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upbeat. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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