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 sentient spaceship named the Andromeda Ascendant was a cool touch, and the show's upbeat nature won over loyal genre audiences.
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Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
17 June 2026
In respect of job losses due to AI, however, panellists seem to be contrarily upbeat.
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Marcus Lim,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Joking about death could very well be the most upbeat part of his new hour.
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Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
The company delivered upbeat fiscal first-quarter results and attributed its performance to solid end-market demand for its platform across enterprise use cases and emerging AI opportunities.
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Tipranks.com Staff,
CNBC,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for upbeat
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
17 June 2026
In respect of job losses due to AI, however, panellists seem to be contrarily upbeat.
—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Joking about death could very well be the most upbeat part of his new hour.
—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
The company delivered upbeat fiscal first-quarter results and attributed its performance to solid end-market demand for its platform across enterprise use cases and emerging AI opportunities.
—
Tipranks.com Staff,
CNBC,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for upbeat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upbeat
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With both extended families gathered at Athen’s Piraeus harbour, we where given a tearful goodbye with hearftfelt prayers and cheerful optimisum to begin our American journey.
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Spend some time at a local pond or lake and greet these pretty waterfowl, observing their colorful markings and cheerful chatter.
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Methane is widely regarded as one of the most promising fuels for reusable rockets and future interplanetary missions.
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But since train-and-pray programs are unlikely to close the construction talent gap, three other initiatives are more promising.
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And for the star pitcher’s part, there seems to be plenty to be optimistic about.
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Once optimistic about the future of life in America, the show now has a stronger desire to make change.
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Charlie Carballo Ed Sheeran, who's been rumored to perform at the wedding festivities, made his way to MSG wearing a bright blue suit alongside wife Cherry Seaborn.
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Work with Your Design Style A color this bright and energetic couldn’t possibly be versatile, too, right?
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Yet for all its honesty about that dislocation, the film remains remarkably hopeful.
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The official did not sound particularly hopeful.
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“Upbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upbeat. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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