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
There was free food from three different food trucks, and a DJ filled the space with upbeat music.
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Siafa Lewis,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
The service Maldivian service at its sunniest—upbeat, amiable and intuitive enough to know when guests want to be spoiled or left alone.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
And yet, the endless stream of upbeat posts from foreigners has gone a long way in reframing the bigger picture.
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Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Thousands of upbeat fans gathered in Cabo San Lucas on Wednesday, June 24, to mark Mexico's 3-0 win over the Czech Republic.
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Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
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Siafa Lewis,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
The service Maldivian service at its sunniest—upbeat, amiable and intuitive enough to know when guests want to be spoiled or left alone.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
And yet, the endless stream of upbeat posts from foreigners has gone a long way in reframing the bigger picture.
—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Thousands of upbeat fans gathered in Cabo San Lucas on Wednesday, June 24, to mark Mexico's 3-0 win over the Czech Republic.
—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for upbeat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upbeat
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With both extended families gathered at Athen’s Piraeus harbour, we where given a tearful goodbye with hearftfelt prayers and cheerful optimisum to begin our American journey.
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Spend some time at a local pond or lake and greet these pretty waterfowl, observing their colorful markings and cheerful chatter.
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Methane is widely regarded as one of the most promising fuels for reusable rockets and future interplanetary missions.
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But since train-and-pray programs are unlikely to close the construction talent gap, three other initiatives are more promising.
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And for the star pitcher’s part, there seems to be plenty to be optimistic about.
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Once optimistic about the future of life in America, the show now has a stronger desire to make change.
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Charlie Carballo Ed Sheeran, who's been rumored to perform at the wedding festivities, made his way to MSG wearing a bright blue suit alongside wife Cherry Seaborn.
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Work with Your Design Style A color this bright and energetic couldn’t possibly be versatile, too, right?
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The emotional Moon activates your 9th House of Travel and Learning, while the dynamic Sun in your sign aligns your sense of self with hopeful perspective.
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Meanwhile, her family remained hopeful, awaiting a life-altering kidney transplant.
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“Upbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upbeat. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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