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
Learn to Line Dance: Learn the basic steps of line dancing to fun, easy dances and upbeat music.
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Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
So suggests the latest sales data from Adobe and Salesforce, which on Friday both weighed in with upbeat reports indicating that holiday shopping is off to a good start.
—David Moin, WWD, 29 Nov. 2024
This is one of, if not the most, relentlessly upbeat of all Disney songs.
—Barry Levitt, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
The stock price of Deere (NYSE: DE) surged 8% on November 21, after the company reported upbeat fiscal Q4 results (fiscal ends in October).
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
So suggests the latest sales data from Adobe and Salesforce, which on Friday both weighed in with upbeat reports indicating that holiday shopping is off to a good start.
—David Moin, WWD, 29 Nov. 2024
This is one of, if not the most, relentlessly upbeat of all Disney songs.
—Barry Levitt, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
The stock price of Deere (NYSE: DE) surged 8% on November 21, after the company reported upbeat fiscal Q4 results (fiscal ends in October).
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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In the book, the cynical green character successfully steals Christmas from his cheerful neighbors in Whoville — with help from his pet dog Max — and learns the true meaning of Christmas along the way.Athena Sobhan, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The days leading up to Christmas are some of the most special—when our homes are filled with twinkling lights, cheerful decorations, and the cozy, unmistakable feeling of holiday magic.Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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In the six conversations below, some of this year's most promising and ambitious chefs discuss everything from overcoming self-doubt during their first year in business to the work of preserving and amplifying their culture.Elazar Sontag, Bon Appétit, 9 Dec. 2024
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The former UConn standout and WNBA champion has been named General Manager of the Connecticut Sun, a move that cements her as one of the league’s most dynamic and promising leaders.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
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But as cannabis research continues to gain traction, the road ahead looks increasingly optimistic.Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
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The outlook for 2025 appears cautiously optimistic.Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
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The sky at the top of their driveway grew a brighter and brighter shade of red.Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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That advanced air-suspension system shines brightest while cornering, as the Gravity begins to lean over just a bit, pushing weight onto the outside tires until the rear end squares up and plants, then the vehicle shoves off into seeming warp speed yet again.Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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But its maker insists the movie’s politically pointed portrait of our species’ self-destruction is, ultimately, hopeful.Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
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Danielle Dorsey has more hopeful news: a roundup of new and recommended restaurants from the Food team this month.Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Upbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upbeat. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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