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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
  • Cheeky faux finishes played a big part in realizing that vision, as did cheerful color washing.
    Elizabeth Kiefer, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The account has already attracted over 63,000 followers, many of whom originally believed the cheerful residents were real.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • But don’t let the tragic tale color your impression of the Park; during the holidays its annual Christmas at the Falls event transforms the area into one of the merriest and brightest spots around.
    Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
  • To usher in the return of all things merry and bright, Dunkin' is integrating a handful of new items to its holiday menu.
    Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Bure is keeping her faith — and her Christmas crown — shining bright.
    Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Researchers have discovered the brightest and most powerful flare ever seen from a supermassive black hole.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • Choose between five jolly patterns, including this adorable stationery-esque bow and Christmas tree option (pictured).
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Gordon helped transform The Rizzler, a jolly 9-year-old, into this generation’s Shirley Temple.
    Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • While the center has shifted its funding to focus to operating the two clinics and remaining open as a gathering space, Hawkins is still optimistic despite the losses.
    Eloise Rollins-Fife, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
  • And participants with the top 20% of stock holdings are especially optimistic.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • Our list spans 84 years of festive favorites and hidden gems.
    Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Nov. 2025
  • The end of year signals holiday cheer, festive feasts and of course, the yearly return of Spotify Wrapped — the streaming platform's annual review highlighting users' listening habits for the year.
    Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Blithesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blithesome. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.

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