1
as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition
a blithe, obedient child
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2
as in merry
indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor
a blithe remark that good food enjoyed with good company makes good wine seem even better
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as in nonchalant
having or showing freedom from worries or troubles
he has a blithe attitude about ever having to earn a living because he knows there's a trust fund in his future
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Recent Examples of blithe
In the Times’ reporting, both men are portrayed in all their vanity and blithe aggression.
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David Remnick, New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2025
Across almost 20 novels, the British author spun fantastical tales with unsentimental wit, infusing his work with darkly morbid humor, blithe child endangerment, rotten and antagonistic adults, and a willingness to occasionally laugh at the misfortune of others.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2025
As for prison itself, Boone is blithe.
—Carrie Battan, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
Saul Steinberg’s artwork captured the insularity of Manhattan, the blithe sense of locals that not much beyond the island really exists nor matters.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2025
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David Remnick, New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2025
Across almost 20 novels, the British author spun fantastical tales with unsentimental wit, infusing his work with darkly morbid humor, blithe child endangerment, rotten and antagonistic adults, and a willingness to occasionally laugh at the misfortune of others.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2025
As for prison itself, Boone is blithe.
—Carrie Battan, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
Saul Steinberg’s artwork captured the insularity of Manhattan, the blithe sense of locals that not much beyond the island really exists nor matters.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blithe
Adjective
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Despite his serious voice, Gamboa highlighted González’s cheerful character.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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The cheerful flowers look lovely massed in perennial beds and are perfect for naturalizing into meadows and prairie plantings.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 July 2025
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Reddit threads and gossip pages are ablaze with speculation about who will get the invite, but Swift seems to be opting for a more-the-merrier approach.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
4 June 2026
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The picture’s eclectic cast, which included Anouk Aimée, Greta Scacchi and Maximilian Schell (with cameos by Faye Dunaway, Holly Hunter and Jeff Goldblum), swirled its merry way across the grand event in search of romance, fame and the ever-elusive movie deal.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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This nonchalant maneuver enables Jefferson to extol America as the seat and refuge of liberty over and against the contradictions of the hour.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 June 2026
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Their displays are sometimes held up as examples of sprezzatura, a kind of nonchalant disregard for the rules of fashion.—
Jacob Brogan,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026
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But Financial Services Chair French Hill is optimistic about the proposals advancing this time given support from rank-and-file Democrats and the fact many already have companion measures in the Senate.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Powell was also optimistic about the economy’s growth next year, and said that consumer spending remains resilient while companies are still investing in artificial intelligence infrastructure.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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The Tar Heels went three-up, three-down in the sixth, but the next inning Gallaher and his teammates were having a jolly time on a clear and cool evening at Charles Schwab Field.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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The winter holidays of 1945-46 must have been a jolly time for the Greatest Generation.—
Joe Klein,
Washington Post,
11 June 2026
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And then there’s the carefree feeling of arriving at your destination already dressed for a post-red-eye brunch.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Dec. 2025
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This is the place to truly embrace that carefree camp attitude—while staying in the comfort of a luxury resort.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
26 Nov. 2025
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Lutnick walked over the crowd of steelworkers in their hard hats and bright orange fireproof protective gear, a dozen wide and a dozen deep, and shook hands with each one.—
Salena Zito,
The Washington Examiner,
14 June 2026
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Initial crowds were eager to watch the twisty conspiracy thriller on the biggest and brightest screens, with premium large formats representing a mighty 48% of grosses.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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The fall—September through December—is also lovely, with cooler weather, festive River Walk lights, and family-friendly holiday events.—
Kat Stinson,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Dec. 2025
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The humorous take on the festive period did not go down well with some social media users, some of whom denounced the use of AI to create it.—
Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Blithe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blithe. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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