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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
  • Here’s a cheerful fringed umbrella that looks a lot more expensive than its $72 price tag.
    Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2025
  • Sparkling with Champagne-like bubbles, a bready, light body and a clean, faintly bitter finish, this cheerful beer is ideal for a sunny summer afternoon.
    Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
Adjective
  • This merry, hour-long holiday extravaganza will be stacked with gifts for Bravo fans and feature a number of Yuletide Bravolebrity performances.
    Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 6 June 2025
  • Martin and his merry band of Coldplay troubadours – guitarist Jonny Buckland, bass player Guy Berryman and drummer Will Champion – unleashed their infectious brand of rock May 31 on an adoring California crowd to kick off the final leg of a three year tour that wraps in London this September.
    Marco della Cava, USA Today, 2 June 2025
Adjective
  • While times are tough for recent college grads, the future looks bright for those with experience-building apprenticeships - especially in some trade roles where AI isn’t a threat.
    Chris Westfall, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
  • Double-pane sliding glass windows throughout flood the space with natural light, making the whole home feel bright and open.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 1 June 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • Marketers are preparing to take the next leap forward with AI. Boston Consulting Group’s annual survey of marketers found that 71% of CMOs plan to invest more than $10 million annually in generative AI over the next three years, and 83% are optimistic about the technology.
    Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
  • Woodson left Las Vegas optimistic about the conversation.
    Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 3 June 2025
Adjective
  • Radio City Music Hall, the elegant home of the Rockettes, was festive and expectant — at least for about three and a half quarters.
    David Waldstein, New York Times, 29 May 2025
  • Also available at Nordstrom, Reformation’s Mireille Ruffle Puff Sleeve Dress offers the same summer-ready fabric with festive details like dainty ties and an ultra-soft viscose material.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2025
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“Blithesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blithesome. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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