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
Educators positive and upbeat attitude helps students thrive The Carroll jazz program starts with fundamentals in middle school.
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Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
All are welcome to enjoy this friendly, upbeat community event.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Wedbush’s Ives is upbeat on Services.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
In sync with its upbeat spirit, Marvis will invite visitors to play and build urban spaces via colorful building blocks marked by the brand’s M logo.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
All are welcome to enjoy this friendly, upbeat community event.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Wedbush’s Ives is upbeat on Services.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
In sync with its upbeat spirit, Marvis will invite visitors to play and build urban spaces via colorful building blocks marked by the brand’s M logo.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upbeat
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The French—and, later, Anglo (Wilde, Beardsley, Rossetti)—attitude, mannered and morbid, was perhaps too Old World, at odds with our cheerful, Protestant rapacity.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Create a cheerful canvas collage inspired by artist Robin Anne Cooper.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Coffee is one of the most promising sectors for economic development in Yemen, where more than 80% of the population lives in poverty, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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Changing the body’s response to chronic disease Some of the most promising technologies for longevity will need to be prescribed, not bought.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Ahead of the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting Saturday, the mood in the air was cautiously optimistic as new and returning investors weighed the company’s direction under a new chief executive.—
Yun Li,Alex Harring,Sarah Min,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Blue Origin has a long way to go before achieving 100 New Glenn flights, and doing it within three years sounds overly optimistic.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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His orangey hair nearly matched a color in his brand-new Miami Dolphins jersey, the number thirty-nine spangly and bright.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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This popular, low-maintenance plant features stunning burgundy foliage and bright pink spring flowers.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
3 May 2026
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School district spokesman John Sullivan said officials are hopeful the program can be implemented during the next school year.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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Camp Mystic was constantly at capacity with a waitlist so backed up, many hopeful parents applied shortly after their girls were born.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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“Upbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upbeat. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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