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
Citigroup expects Micron to issue lighter-than-expected guidance when the memory chipmaker reports Thursday, but analysts remain upbeat on the stock on a belief that DRAM pricing will improve.
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
Stewart described it as feeling a pull in his leg on Saturday but seemed upbeat after the injury occurred.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2025
Footage obtained by Fox News Digital depicts Coco Bongo as an upbeat nightclub featuring various shows incorporating crowd participation.
—Julia Bonavita, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2025
The event was reminiscent of a campaign rally, with upbeat music blaring from loudspeakers before Trump entered the Great Hall.
—arkansasonline.com, 14 Mar. 2025
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
Stewart described it as feeling a pull in his leg on Saturday but seemed upbeat after the injury occurred.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2025
Footage obtained by Fox News Digital depicts Coco Bongo as an upbeat nightclub featuring various shows incorporating crowd participation.
—Julia Bonavita, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2025
The event was reminiscent of a campaign rally, with upbeat music blaring from loudspeakers before Trump entered the Great Hall.
—arkansasonline.com, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upbeat
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Plus, their cheerful blooms and tall stems ensure these flowers will be a striking addition to any landscape.—
Renee Freemon Mulvihill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2025
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Washington earlier this month abruptly suspended military aid to Ukraine following a heated exchange between Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, just hours after the cheerful TSMC ceremony.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN,
13 Mar. 2025
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One promising method for addressing this demand is through collaborations between individuals and brands.—
Rafael Schwarz,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Tenacious when tackling and unafraid of a high-intensity sprint (whether getting forward or tracking back), he is considered a promising talent.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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Anne Tergesen’s recent Wall Street Journal piece, The 401(k) Has Reached a Tipping Point in Its Takeover of American Retirement, paints an optimistic picture of a retirement system finally hitting its stride.—
Brian Menickella,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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James Fishback, the originator of the DOGE dividend idea, remains optimistic about the proposal's potential.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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That’s exactly what happens, but our eyes (which are not blessed with high dynamic range) see a bright side of the moon and an almost black side as Earth’s shadow travels across it.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The flavor profile is sweet and bright and makes a great potluck side that will have everyone scooping out a big serving.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2025
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The White House remains hopeful that peace is within reach, despite skepticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who believes Putin is not seriously considering peace.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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In an interview late last year with infectious disease news site Contagion Live, Pfizer’s head of discovery and early development Charlotte Allerton was hopeful this new antiviral iteration could help a significant cohort of vulnerable patients who were previously unable to take Paxlovid.—
Rich Haridy,
New Atlas,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Upbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upbeat. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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