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as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition
a blithesome girl who never seems to be sad or angry
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2
as in merry
indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor
a blithesome and silly joke among old friends
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blithesome
Adjective
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After congratulating the pregnant women, the husband and wife turn their attention to a cheerful Aisha.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025 -
The relaxed fit keeps it comfortable for all-day wear, and the sunny shade adds a cheerful touch to otherwise neutral travel basics.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Sister Mary Guadalupe wears rimless glasses, and her eyes are shaped like a merry jack-o’-lantern’s, flat on the bottom with semicircles on top.—
Lawrence Wright,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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Women deserve their own places at the top, and if that means more women are founding companies, the more, the merrier.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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By all accounts, Woodson is a really bright football player.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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This recipe skips the mayo and ops for a tangy vinaigrette to keep it light and bright.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Crosby released a number of tunes throughout his career that were made perfectly for the jolliest time of the year, and his wins are still coming his way, even decades after his passing.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Instead of its usual jolly cartoons, the channel began broadcasting footage of Russian military parades accompanied by music of the Russian nationalist singer Oleg Gazmanov.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Poston is optimistic about the bill going into the House and said there’s an opportunity to inform lawmakers on how big of an impact this package will have on Texas.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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Choosing to remain optimistic about the value of individual contributions is not naïve, but a deliberate act of defiance.—
Lauren Stienstra,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Get The Recipe 02 of 30 Christmas Eve Punch Warm spices, fresh winter citrus, and festive cranberries make this big-batch cocktail ready for the holiday season.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2025
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Their friendship, and the longevity of working with Neil, made for a festive 7 a.m. start: coffee and makeup/hair in the kitchen while my parents watched our kid.—
Erin Allweiss,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Blithesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blithesome. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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