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
The upbeat remarks come during what has been a difficult 18 months for UCSD and other major universities.
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Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Zouglou is a type of dance music that originated in Ivory Coast in the 1990s, known for its upbeat rhythm and lyrics about everyday life.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Llorca recalls the technician being talkative and upbeat throughout most of the exam.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Instead of the upbeat dance tune on the original recording, Kesha slowed it down, jamming along on an electric guitar with a deeper and booming instrumental track blaring throughout the venue.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
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Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Zouglou is a type of dance music that originated in Ivory Coast in the 1990s, known for its upbeat rhythm and lyrics about everyday life.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Llorca recalls the technician being talkative and upbeat throughout most of the exam.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Instead of the upbeat dance tune on the original recording, Kesha slowed it down, jamming along on an electric guitar with a deeper and booming instrumental track blaring throughout the venue.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upbeat
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This tropical mini dress has the cheerful, vacation-ready energy of pricier resort brands without the sticker shock.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2026
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Tracks from bands like The Vaselines and Beat Happening add to the cheerful freneticism.—
Colin Wrenn,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
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The chemistry has therefore emerged as a promising option for large-scale energy storage, where cost, resource availability, and operational reliability are critical factors.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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Next to him is the promising 21-year-old Alex Freeman, the son of a former NFL wide receiver whose athleticism is off the charts but feel for the game is still a work in progress.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
7 June 2026
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Workers who feel optimistic about AI’s effect on their careers report dramatically stronger workplace outcomes across engagement, effort, and intent to stay.—
Matt Rosenbaum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Her mindset immediately shifted from a sinking feeling to being optimistic about the future.—
Ayren Jackson-Cannady,
SELF,
29 May 2026
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Ex-Arsenal player Héctor Bellerín wore bright pink on the Louis Vuitton catwalk in 2019, while Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga walked for Balenciaga in 2022.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Deneb is the brightest star in the constellation Cygnus the Swan.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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Too often, the Socceroos’ possession ended with hopeful balls forward or turnovers in difficult places.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Decades later, their performances continue to resonate, reminding audiences why Mayberry still symbolizes a gentler, more hopeful vision of community life.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 June 2026
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“Upbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upbeat. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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