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
Tonight, Holmes added dangling crystal earrings to her look in the same upbeat colors.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
All three directors’ awards build on prior upbeat reception.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
Initially, things seem to be upbeat and flying well.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
Surround yourself with upbeat people who offer positive suggestions.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
All three directors’ awards build on prior upbeat reception.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
Initially, things seem to be upbeat and flying well.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
Surround yourself with upbeat people who offer positive suggestions.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for upbeat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upbeat
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The new film, which premiered at the Shanghai Film Festival in June, stars Huang Xiaoming in a transformative performance as a cheerful but mentally challenged man who lives with his nearly 70-year-old mother (Hsiao-Fen Lu).Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
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No song was left unturned by this cheerful and nearly perfect sextet.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
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Viewers got tired of the endless bait-and-switches, and the promising and smart show of Lois & Clark’s first season slowly sputtered out by its fourth.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Such a promising shift was apparently driven in part by nationwide efforts to increase testing among pregnant women.Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Despite a bike bust in the years after the pandemic, both are optimistic about the industry’s future.Max Scheinblum, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Our data is optimistic, but the politics is uncertain.James Morton Turner, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2024
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To be clear, Europe has plenty of strong universities and bright minds, but its draconian laws stifle its own growth.Frank Holmes, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Led by some of the brightest minds in fashion, the event will help attendees elevate their expertise and stay informed.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
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The discussion concluded on a hopeful note regarding new talent.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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Real news can be honest, hopeful, credible, constructive.Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Upbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upbeat. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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