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
The play runs a swift two hours, with intermission, and ends up an upbeat note of healing and friendship.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
When video of Charlie Kirk’s assassination began circulating on X last week, Elon Musk’s chatbot described it in upbeat terms.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
The music was mostly a mix of upbeat hip-hop and rock, which did keep me motivated throughout the workout.
—PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
People will be upbeat and enthusiastic!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
When video of Charlie Kirk’s assassination began circulating on X last week, Elon Musk’s chatbot described it in upbeat terms.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
The music was mostly a mix of upbeat hip-hop and rock, which did keep me motivated throughout the workout.
—PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
People will be upbeat and enthusiastic!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upbeat
Adjective
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For cheerful blooms that will bloom in the fall, then add color to your garden again the next summer, plant coreopsis, a hardy perennial that comes in a range of vibrant hues.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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Becky is perky and cheerful to the point of being obnoxious, which sometimes irks Robin.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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With a combined score of 15, Leavitt is off to a promising start in the competition.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Then that data went to at least two or three judges for review, while all the most promising creams, tools, and polishes were passed out to Allure editors for testing.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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That's why scientists are optimistic about the vaccine.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
14 Sep. 2025
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The good news is that the Vols’ schedule looks pretty manageable by SEC standards, with plenty of optimistic takeaways available in this game.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This week, a crescent moon will join, shining close to Jupiter before featuring in a rare close conjunction with Venus and bright star Regulus.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Even a half block away, the air smells sweet and bright, like seared shellfish, sharp vinegar, and the blistery green of sizzling herbs.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
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Trepanier is hopeful but concerned that the plan to remove the birds may fall through.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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There is a lot to be hopeful about.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Upbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upbeat. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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