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
This is an upbeat, energetic day, even if certain issues with authority figures are challenging.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 4 June 2025
Lured by upbeat industry buzz from the first edition and Spain’s sustained film-TV golden age, industry players and projects are almost twice as many this year to bid for a spot at the industry platform spearheaded by Madrid’s prestigious ECAM film school.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 3 June 2025
As for the alligator, the extent of its injuries remains unknown – and the crash is under investigation.
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Gilmore and Gross, however, remain upbeat despite their injuries.
—Kyle Schmidbauer, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2025
Even the sales decline portrayed an upbeat picture in some ways.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 29 May 2025
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 4 June 2025
Lured by upbeat industry buzz from the first edition and Spain’s sustained film-TV golden age, industry players and projects are almost twice as many this year to bid for a spot at the industry platform spearheaded by Madrid’s prestigious ECAM film school.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 3 June 2025
As for the alligator, the extent of its injuries remains unknown – and the crash is under investigation.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
Gilmore and Gross, however, remain upbeat despite their injuries.
—Kyle Schmidbauer, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2025
Even the sales decline portrayed an upbeat picture in some ways.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upbeat
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Here’s a cheerful fringed umbrella that looks a lot more expensive than its $72 price tag.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2025
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Sparkling with Champagne-like bubbles, a bready, light body and a clean, faintly bitter finish, this cheerful beer is ideal for a sunny summer afternoon.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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The most promising opportunities often lie at the intersection of significant pain and institutional blindness—where inefficiency has been accepted as inevitable.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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As of now, the seemingly inevitable mass adoption of electrification has yet to live up to the hype, internal-combustion engines continue firing on all cylinders, and hybrid technology appears to be the most promising path ahead.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
11 June 2025
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While dozens of legal challenges to DOGE and Trump administration actions make their way through the courts, Musk remained optimistic about the project's enduring legacy at his farewell press conference with Trump on May 30.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
16 June 2025
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On Friday, head coach Javier Mascherano attempted to remain optimistic about his team’s chances to play a significant part in the tournament.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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The Princess wore a bright aquamarine woollen dress coat with ivory lapels and cuffs by Catherine Walker—a designer favored by Kate Middleton as much as Princess Diana—as well as wide-brimmed matching hat with a sculptural motif by Juliette Botterill.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 June 2025
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The dress featured white block trims against the bright blue.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
14 June 2025
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Fans are hopeful that Roan will release a new album soon.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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Miguel Uribe Turbay, a Colombian senator and presidential hopeful, is in critical condition after being shot in the head at a campaign event in Bogotá on Saturday.—
Alfie Pannell,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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“Upbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upbeat. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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