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 night before her passing, Charlotte had been upbeat, enjoying her favorite pasta dinner and baking banana bread for the next day.
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
This is a popular day for you because people are attracted to your upbeat, positive energy.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025
CrowdStrike, for its part, also has struck an upbeat tune.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
The series bowed at October’s Rome Film Festival, garnering some upbeat reviews and stellar ratings on RAI from a January bow.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
This is a popular day for you because people are attracted to your upbeat, positive energy.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025
CrowdStrike, for its part, also has struck an upbeat tune.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
The series bowed at October’s Rome Film Festival, garnering some upbeat reviews and stellar ratings on RAI from a January bow.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upbeat
Adjective
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After congratulating the pregnant women, the husband and wife turn their attention to a cheerful Aisha.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The relaxed fit keeps it comfortable for all-day wear, and the sunny shade adds a cheerful touch to otherwise neutral travel basics.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Farther away from China lies an even more promising strategic opportunity.—
Linggong Kong,
The Conversation,
11 Apr. 2025
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Gabriel’s older brother David, 22, is a very promising right-handed pitcher in the Texas Rangers’ system.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Choosing to remain optimistic about the value of individual contributions is not naïve, but a deliberate act of defiance.—
Lauren Stienstra,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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Poston is optimistic about the bill going into the House and said there’s an opportunity to inform lawmakers on how big of an impact this package will have on Texas.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the image, the girl group smiled while on a beach at night, as a bright, full moon could be seen in the sky behind them.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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An off-white maxi dress covered in black poppies, their graphic petals bloomed open and surrounded by pops of bright red berries.—
Susannah Cahalan,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
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However, as Elvis giggled in his mother’s arms, another, far less hopeful, moment was unfolding.—
Mario Jimenez,
Scientific American,
8 Apr. 2025
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Join 447 others in the comments View Comments So investors hopeful for a deal may not get one.—
John Towfighi, David Goldman and Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Upbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upbeat. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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