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
More upbeat tone The pope suffered a constriction of his respiratory airways on Friday, akin to an asthma attack.
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Reuters, NBC News, 2 Mar. 2025
Shares of aerospace and defense firm Rolls-Royce jumped 16% on upbeat guidance.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
Customer reaction on Yelp to dining at the original Black Tap Burger on Broome Street was mostly upbeat with some reservations.
—Gary Stern, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The overall enthusiasm of attendees appeared upbeat.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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Reuters, NBC News, 2 Mar. 2025
Shares of aerospace and defense firm Rolls-Royce jumped 16% on upbeat guidance.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
Customer reaction on Yelp to dining at the original Black Tap Burger on Broome Street was mostly upbeat with some reservations.
—Gary Stern, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The overall enthusiasm of attendees appeared upbeat.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upbeat
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Another cheerful Minervois scintillator that is balanced with bright fruit, subtle tannins and vats of joyous acidity.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Buchholz remained cheerful throughout the event, saying there is nothing to complain about when a party doubles its support.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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His promising early baseball career took a back seat in 1943 when he was taken into the Navy and served as a radio operator on the USS Coral Sea during World War II.—
Daniel Brown,
The Athletic,
9 Mar. 2025
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The fourth-round draft pick had a promising rookie season in 2024, even after sustaining a scary neck injury in late November.—
Alex Zietlow and,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2025
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But while many in Altadena’s entrepreneurial community remain optimistic about a recovery, multiple business owners described lengthy and difficult roads ahead.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Future of Foreign Aid: Rethink, Not Retreat Despite dramatic aid shifts being experienced around the world, Haddad remains cautiously optimistic.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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So, if and when Stafford and Kupp are traded from Los Angeles, perhaps the new duo of Rodgers and Adams could team up with bright, young star Puka Nacua and the rest of the Rams’ squad that won a playoff game in 2024.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Kennedy Center is an American Jewel, and must reflect the brightest STARS on its stage from all across our Nation.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
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These stories are dark, yet hopeful testaments to the human will to survive against all odds.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Other testimony came from character witnesses who described Syed as having an even temper, strong communication skills, loving relationships and an impressive ability to remain hopeful during his long prison term.—
Brian Witte,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Upbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upbeat. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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