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
This upbeat song gives kids a chance to shake out their frustration and emotions.
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Alex Vance, Parents, 23 Jan. 2026
The government, in public and in its comments to you, seemed to remain quite upbeat about the situation and to minimize the impact of the cuts.
—Majirata Latela, The Dial, 22 Jan. 2026
Johnson & Johnson topped fourth-quarter sales estimates on strong demand for newer cancer therapies and issued an upbeat 2026 outlook, even after agreeing to discounts on some drugs under a deal with the White House.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Giannini was upbeat about the trajectory of the brand and anticipated further expansion in 2027.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Alex Vance, Parents, 23 Jan. 2026
The government, in public and in its comments to you, seemed to remain quite upbeat about the situation and to minimize the impact of the cuts.
—Majirata Latela, The Dial, 22 Jan. 2026
Johnson & Johnson topped fourth-quarter sales estimates on strong demand for newer cancer therapies and issued an upbeat 2026 outlook, even after agreeing to discounts on some drugs under a deal with the White House.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Giannini was upbeat about the trajectory of the brand and anticipated further expansion in 2027.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upbeat
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Decorate cupcakes, ice cream, cookies, and even pancakes with this cheerful Valentine's Day sprinkle mix.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
21 Jan. 2026
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Pinterest sought a color that is fun, energizing, and cheerful, and Persimmon rolls all those attributes into one playful shade.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2026
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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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Analyst sentiment remains cautiously optimistic for the long term, with consensus price targets indicating possible upside from current levels—but only if Peloton can steer its trajectory towards sustained growth and profitability.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Management sounded optimistic about Foundry progress and commentary points to a potential 14A customer announcement in 2H26.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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Even hospital appointments were overwhelming, with bright lights leaving her drained and overstimulated.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The bright blue facade is a beacon of hope at a time when many residents and business owners are still caught in the difficult process of rebuilding after the fires.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Anderson said the arguments left supporters hopeful.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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Police remain hopeful that recent advancements in DNA testing, which have been used on evidence collected in Amber's case, and new tips from the public will help solve the case.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Upbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upbeat. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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