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as in bright
having or showing a good mood or disposition
a cheerful person who is always fun to work with and a pleasure to be around
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as in cheery
serving to lift one's spirits
a hospital with sunny, cheerful rooms that are designed to make a patient's stay as pleasant as possible
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Recent Examples of cheerful
This retro floral print channels the charm of heirloom textiles through cheerful blooms and softly washed colors.
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Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
Yet somehow, The Death of Robin Hood makes Sarnoski’s previous work look like a cheerful stroll in the park.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
During courtroom breaks, the long line for the women’s room was a stark visual of the way this flood has ripped apart accusers and defenders of Camp Mystic—grieving mothers in lavender avoiding eye contact with willfully cheerful women in a green that now felt cloying, bordering on cruel.
—Karen Valby, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
Tables filled with food, cheerful toasts and a genuine love for partying became popular with non-Armenian clientele too.
—Ani Duzdabanyan, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
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Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
Yet somehow, The Death of Robin Hood makes Sarnoski’s previous work look like a cheerful stroll in the park.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
During courtroom breaks, the long line for the women’s room was a stark visual of the way this flood has ripped apart accusers and defenders of Camp Mystic—grieving mothers in lavender avoiding eye contact with willfully cheerful women in a green that now felt cloying, bordering on cruel.
—Karen Valby, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
Tables filled with food, cheerful toasts and a genuine love for partying became popular with non-Armenian clientele too.
—Ani Duzdabanyan, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheerful
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Tree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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For starters, bright colors inject visibility – not merely for players looking to find each other amid the chaos of a World Cup match, but also for brands looking to draw the gazes of millions of onlooking fans towards their logo.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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The cheery café is the perfect place to grab a latte or cappuccino.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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She could easily be spotted along parade routes with her cheery VW Beetle covered with retro colorful flower stickers from front to back.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2026
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Both Perez and Conine began rehab assignments with Triple A Jacksonville this week, and Marlins manager Clayton McCullough was optimistic about both players’ trajectories.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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That is a loss, on paper, in the optimistic scenario, and if the number of visitors falls short, the gap only widens.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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Hathaway was recently spotted enjoying a vacation in sunny Saint-Tropez, her baby bump visible beneath an array of breezy maxi dresses and cover-ups, including the Anne dress from her stylist Erin Walsh’s collaboration with La Ligne.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
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Hidmi worries that the algae could come back, given the favorable conditions posed by the sunny, shallow pool.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
19 June 2026
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In respect of job losses due to AI, however, panellists seem to be contrarily upbeat.—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Joking about death could very well be the most upbeat part of his new hour.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Women in black hijabs and abayas, many wearing badges depicting Zahra’s smiling face, lined the streets as men prayed over her casket, placed outside the Husseiniya, a Shiite hall.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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As Thomas’ parents, Katina Smith and Bobby Thomas, unveiled their son’s smiling statue in the Broncos’ Ring of Fame Plaza last Sunday, as scores of his former teammates looked on in sadness and joy, Miller was 800 miles away in Dallas, gearing up for a game against the Cowboys.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Oct. 2025
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Earthfoam’s Organic Mattress is a smart pick for anyone who wants a more eco-friendly mattress with a buoyant latex feel.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
11 June 2026
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In March, during their final match in Uzbekistan before the World Cup, the atmosphere was loud, buoyant and joyous.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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“Cheerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheerful. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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