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as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition
a blithe, obedient child
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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
Saul Steinberg’s artwork captured the insularity of Manhattan, the blithe sense of locals that not much beyond the island really exists nor matters.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2025
Weary of dealing with angry calls from the mayor about Frank’s blithe trail of city property destruction, police chief Davis (CCH Pounder) warns him to play nice with major donor Kane, since Police Squad’s funding is at risk.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2025
These lines are both nervous tics and statements of blithe confidence.
—Phillip MacIak, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Yes, the sun might be glancing off the snowdrifts, and the birds may be chirping away with blithe exuberance.
—Celine Nguyen, The Atlantic, 20 Mar. 2024
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2025
Weary of dealing with angry calls from the mayor about Frank’s blithe trail of city property destruction, police chief Davis (CCH Pounder) warns him to play nice with major donor Kane, since Police Squad’s funding is at risk.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2025
These lines are both nervous tics and statements of blithe confidence.
—Phillip MacIak, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Yes, the sun might be glancing off the snowdrifts, and the birds may be chirping away with blithe exuberance.
—Celine Nguyen, The Atlantic, 20 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blithe
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If possible, insulate and add drywall to the garage, and paint the interiors a bright, cheerful color.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
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My inbox began to fill with cheerful nudges from Stephen, my editor.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Oct. 2025
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Surprises are part and parcel of a horror movie, but more as jump scares or scary reveals or whatever, not a merry jaunt around another plot thread.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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In the weeks that followed, the secretary also removed every member of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccine advisory committee, replacing them with a merry band of loyalists and skeptics.—
Eli Cahan,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
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Backing the nonchalant trio were multiple percussionists on wind chimes, congas, shakers, and more, as well as backup singers, a bassist, and an additional guitarist.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
28 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, a debonair and nonchalant judge, Roland Brack (Nicholas Pinnock), who has arranged George’s loan for the expensive property, is also dallying with Hedda and plots to use his influence—his power, rather—to tighten their extramarital bond.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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Jim interviewed Niccol last week and came away optimistic about the company's trajectory in 2026.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Ted is optimistic that this budding romance is the beginning of his Christmas comeback, but his looming holiday bad luck still has a few curveballs in store for him.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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And all are available 24/7 like the jolliest amusement park without a single ride.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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Gordon helped transform The Rizzler, a jolly 9-year-old, into this generation’s Shirley Temple.—
Taylor Lorenz,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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Beyond the neoprene pieces, the biggest impact at their debut was their carefree layering of long buttondown shirts tucked into boyshorts and hot pants, letting the layers peek out from underneath.—
Laia Garcia-Furtado,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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This week, Megan Moroney offers up valuable wisdom enveloped in a lilting ballad, while Maddie Lenhart sings of longing for a carefree night of throwing romantic caution to the wind.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
27 Oct. 2025
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The bright bubblegum-pink design has green sketches of the movie’s most iconic characters, including Glinda, Elphaba, Madame Morrible, and the Cowardly Lion, while gold accents add extra shine to the dishwasher-safe cup.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Now, children laugh and study in the open-air structure, boasting candy-bright paint.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
26 Oct. 2025
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Max out the cream cheese theme by adding swirls or dollops of rich and tangy Cream Cheese Frosting (below) tinted with gel or paste food coloring in your favorite festive holiday hues.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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The city is a popular spot, especially around Oktoberfest and the festive season, thanks to its renowned Christmas markets.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Blithe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blithe. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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