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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Nearly two decades later, after discussing a promising new investigative technique called genetic genealogy at a family reunion, Jack searched online for genetic genealogists and learned about CeCe Moore, a pioneering DNA sleuth who, at that time, had helped to solve dozens of cases.KC Baker, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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For years, overshadowed by its neighboring emirates of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) is now stepping into the spotlight as one of the UAE’s most promising real estate hotspots for property investors.Arash Jalili, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Hollywood Reporter’s own Wizard of Odds, Scott Feinberg, ranked it a far more optimistic 6th out of his top 10.Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Nov. 2024
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But the Brookings paper takes a more optimistic tack, predicting one of AI’s largest benefits will result from accelerating the efficacy of preventative care and disease detection.Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2024
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The wider the dynamic range, the more information the webcam can capture in the brightest highlights and darkest shadows in a single shot.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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At the top of the tree is a bright, shining star which illuminates the streets of Mayfair, representing a symbol of hope this Christmas.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 28 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 3 Dec. 2024.
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