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
Even on the heartbreak side, there’s some more upbeat heartbreak songs, too.
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2025
Fiesta Flambeau Parade: May 3 This nighttime parade through downtown San Antonio is lively and upbeat, with bright, twinkling lights adorning the floats.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
Most of the album isn’t as upbeat, particularly as Baker and Torres put their stamp on the genre’s hard-living lyrical traditions.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2025
Hinging on upbeat, nostalgic pop music that was popular during the global financial crash in the mid- to late-00s, the viral trend shows that from the purse to the playlist, concerns about a potential recession are everywhere.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2025
Fiesta Flambeau Parade: May 3 This nighttime parade through downtown San Antonio is lively and upbeat, with bright, twinkling lights adorning the floats.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
Most of the album isn’t as upbeat, particularly as Baker and Torres put their stamp on the genre’s hard-living lyrical traditions.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2025
Hinging on upbeat, nostalgic pop music that was popular during the global financial crash in the mid- to late-00s, the viral trend shows that from the purse to the playlist, concerns about a potential recession are everywhere.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upbeat
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Use these cheerful, summery spoons to slather jam onto scones or Nutella into crepes.—
Oset Babür-Winter,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2025
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Only cheerful younger son Einstein (Evan Ellison), an eccentric, prophetically named genius who has decided to become a champion pole-vaulter, seems happy to see him.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
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This strategy is already showing a promising outcome.—
Xandra Harbet,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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His promising skill set will fit both even and odd fronts.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Now, plenty of people will tell you that this is possibly a bit optimistic.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Equities have recovered a good portion of their losses since April 2 — the day President Donald Trump announced his new tariff policies — but investors may be too optimistic, since average tariffs in the U.S. are set to increase roughly tenfold versus 2024.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2025
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By all accounts, Woodson is a really bright football player.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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This recipe skips the mayo and ops for a tangy vinaigrette to keep it light and bright.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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If one prompt can unlock the worst of what AI can produce, security needs to evolve from hopeful constraint to continuous, intelligent defense.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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California In State of the City speech to a battered Los Angeles, Bass strikes hopeful tone April 21, 2025 Bass has repeatedly lobbied Newsom and other state leaders for a relief package that could avert some or all of the job cuts.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Upbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upbeat. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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