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as in bright
having or showing a good mood or disposition
a cheerful person who is always fun to work with and a pleasure to be around
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as in cheery
serving to lift one's spirits
a hospital with sunny, cheerful rooms that are designed to make a patient's stay as pleasant as possible
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Recent Examples of cheerful
Country kitchens were comforting and cheerful, defined by their honeyed wood cabinetry and welcoming layouts.
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Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
Sexton’s cheerful confidence in his teammate is a piece of evidence to that effect.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Known for its dainty, cheerful blooms, this annual flower can cover an area in a short period of time.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
Clueless continues to be a beloved reference point for fashion lovers thanks to costume designer Mony May’s cheerful mix of colorful, teen-friendly designer fashions.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
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Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
Sexton’s cheerful confidence in his teammate is a piece of evidence to that effect.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Known for its dainty, cheerful blooms, this annual flower can cover an area in a short period of time.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
Clueless continues to be a beloved reference point for fashion lovers thanks to costume designer Mony May’s cheerful mix of colorful, teen-friendly designer fashions.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheerful
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Often called the Butterfly Nebula or the Bug Nebula, this object displays a striking structure involving two bright gas lobes extending in opposite directions, separated by a thick, dusty ring—known as a torus—around the central star.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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Penny is a truly bright light in the classroom, bringing a genuine joy and curiosity to her daily practice.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Rich reds, cheery yellows, and fresh greens appeared on many of our favorite spring runways, lending everything a sporty, high-energy joie de vivre.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
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Salvia’s tall spikes complement zinnias’ cheery round blooms well.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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That prognostication now appears wildly optimistic.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
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Reynolds spoke to the Broward School Board in October and voiced a more optimistic outlook for the three unions that represent school district employees.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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The primary bedroom is done up in a punchy mauve, while the others come in muted chartreuse, soft eggshell blue, and sunny yellow.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2026
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According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will start heating up in Boise on Monday, March 16, which will be partly sunny with a high near 65 and an overnight low around 43.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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One great-weather-day in, and New Yorkers are wasting no time shedding their winter layers and embracing a lighter, more upbeat wardrobe—including couple Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz, who were spotted walking out and about downtown this afternoon in their best transitional outfits.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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The upbeat and quirky illustrations were seen on everything from books to stationery to prints and home goods.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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As Thomas’ parents, Katina Smith and Bobby Thomas, unveiled their son’s smiling statue in the Broncos’ Ring of Fame Plaza last Sunday, as scores of his former teammates looked on in sadness and joy, Miller was 800 miles away in Dallas, gearing up for a game against the Cowboys.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Oct. 2025
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The buoyant young Olympic skating gold medalist, the true Queen of Oakland, is awarded the key to the city by Mayor Barbara Lee at a rally with 4,000 cheering fans outside City Hall.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The first feature in 12 years from co-directors Lord and Miller — whose collaborations include The Lego Movie, the Spider-Verse films, 21 Jump Street and its sequel — the new film shows their facility for buoyant humor and heartfelt emotion very much intact.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Cheerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheerful. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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