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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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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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Adjective
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Montecito High School Para-educator Lindsay Swanson, an employee since August 2015, was praised for her passion and dedication while serving with a cheerful and positive demeanor.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025 -
The show follows the adventures of José, a cheerful and curious character, along with his best friends —Obi, a playful rabbit, and Kim, a curious monkey.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Not so merry Mary Nothing was ever easy for Mary this season.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
8 May 2025
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Paul Kent and his merry musical men will be live from 7-9 p.m., Los Gatos Coffee Company, 101 W. Main St., Los Gatos.—
Jake Richardson,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The bright citrus perfectly complements the bergamot and apple in Madison Ave, creating a juicier, more vibrant experience that’s perfect for daytime wear.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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But instead of celestial bodies sparkling in the night, doctors in South Korea were gazing at bright brain lesions punctuating a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 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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For others, the outlook with therapy is more optimistic.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
9 May 2025
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Mostly, investors have taken a more optimistic position that the final duties won’t be as draconian as those Trump initially proposed on April 2.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Beach cabanas with sun loungers and larger, more comfortable beach huts are available, so plan on sticking around all day and well into the night for live music and festive parties.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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Add Ambience with Layered Lighting One way to create a festive ambience is by leaning into lighting.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2025
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“Blithesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blithesome. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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