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
Carlos Barria | Reuters Chinese artificial intelligence stocks surged Wednesday following upbeat comments from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on the promise of AI agents and OpenClaw.
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Lee Ying Shan,dylan Butts, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2026
The band kept it mainly upbeat – just the way the couple wanted it – with oldies, a lot of Bruce Springsteen – another Trevor fave – and more ABBA.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 17 Mar. 2026
But also, your upbeat enthusiasm will appeal to everyone!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 17 Mar. 2026
Then Richarlison scored his equaliser, a point was won, and suddenly the mood was much more upbeat.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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Lee Ying Shan,dylan Butts, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2026
The band kept it mainly upbeat – just the way the couple wanted it – with oldies, a lot of Bruce Springsteen – another Trevor fave – and more ABBA.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 17 Mar. 2026
But also, your upbeat enthusiasm will appeal to everyone!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 17 Mar. 2026
Then Richarlison scored his equaliser, a point was won, and suddenly the mood was much more upbeat.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upbeat
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The less cheerful part of all this is that Great America is unlikely to celebrate a 52nd birthday.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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For generations of Valley families, this scene has unfolded at Castles N' Coasters, a cheerful outpost of fun in the desert that lives in nearly everyone's memory.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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The nightmarish sequence spoiled a night that began with the Angels showing more promising signs at the plate.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2026
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Researchers have also observed promising improvements in metabolic markers and better preservation of lean muscle mass, says Burns.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The most optimistic forecast put them middle-of-the-pack at 15th while most others placed them somewhere in the 20s.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Lazar says even the most optimistic outlook for the rest of the season shows little chance of recovery.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Having undergone an extensive 2024 renovation, each of the 259 rooms (including 42 suites) are bright and airy, with textures and colors inspired by the Canadian landscape.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Beyer, who has a warm smile and bright-pink glasses, did not hide her satisfaction.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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His wife, Deborah, who was seated next to him, appeared to be less hopeful.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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As the war in Iran stretches into a fifth week, investors who had been hopeful for a quick resolution are growing increasingly uneasy about the real-world fallout from the conflict.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Upbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upbeat. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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