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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
Sounds include white noise, lullabies, bird chirps and upbeat tunes.
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Leslie Katz, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Though the Italian industry is quite upbeat about the country’s 2024 box office results, the numbers remain somewhat alarming considering that prior to the pandemic, the benchmark of a good year was considered 100 million admissions.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
If your children are feeling tired, rundown, or stressed, listening to upbeat, energetic songs can increase optimism, motivation, and happiness.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025
Despite those upbeat reports and positive market movements on Monday, the year ahead continues to look rocky.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
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Leslie Katz, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Though the Italian industry is quite upbeat about the country’s 2024 box office results, the numbers remain somewhat alarming considering that prior to the pandemic, the benchmark of a good year was considered 100 million admissions.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
If your children are feeling tired, rundown, or stressed, listening to upbeat, energetic songs can increase optimism, motivation, and happiness.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025
Despite those upbeat reports and positive market movements on Monday, the year ahead continues to look rocky.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upbeat
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Single Woman Defies Stigmas By Sending Out Solo Holiday Cards By Melissa Fleur Afshar Life and Trends Reporter 0 Holiday cards are a cherished tradition, with cheerful family portraits gracing refrigerators nationwide each December.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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Pansies bloom for up to six months, coloring the winter garden in a range of cheerful hues.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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Schmidt was the most promising addition of the bunch as a budget Oliver Ekman-Larsson replacement.Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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While job openings aren't directly tied to the unemployment rate, an increase in open roles is a promising sign for the U.S. labor market and economy as a whole.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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And surveys indicate that business leaders are generally optimistic about hiring more workers in the coming months, expecting the incoming Trump administration to cut business taxes and regulations.Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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But as the winds driving the inferno have slackened, experts are cautiously optimistic that the blazes can soon be beaten back.Alec Luhn, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
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Like most at-home teeth-whitening options, teeth-whitening pens contain an active ingredient to remove stains and neutralize tones for a whiter, brighter effect.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Jan. 2025
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Maybe a pet knocked over your potted succulent plant or an outdoor succulent’s leaves were injured by bright sun, pests, or another issue.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025
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At Aalto University, Amiri, the sustainability researcher, is also hopeful that the trend can grow globally—including in the U.S.Maddy Savage, TIME, 18 Jan. 2025
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Addressing pressing concerns such as identity, religious trauma, displacement and the challenge to stay hopeful in an increasingly difficult world, Oladokun displayed a knack for making her personal thoughts relatable to the masses.Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Upbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upbeat. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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