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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
Part of Seo Vin’s preparations for the debut has included researching how to show serious and charismatic expressions that contrast with her naturally cheerful attitude, in hopes fans will appreciate her diverse facial expressions.
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Sara Smith, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
But overall, my personal experience was of waking up feeling incredibly cheerful.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
Medium breeds such as the Beagle, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, and Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen are cheerful, social, and eager to please.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee OC-45 Those who appreciate warm white will want to gravitate toward this cheerful shade.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
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Sara Smith, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
But overall, my personal experience was of waking up feeling incredibly cheerful.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
Medium breeds such as the Beagle, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, and Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen are cheerful, social, and eager to please.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee OC-45 Those who appreciate warm white will want to gravitate toward this cheerful shade.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheerful
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This week, a crescent moon will join, shining close to Jupiter before featuring in a rare close conjunction with Venus and bright star Regulus.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Even a half block away, the air smells sweet and bright, like seared shellfish, sharp vinegar, and the blistery green of sizzling herbs.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
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Their stems and new growth are wine-colored and do present a fresh and cheery look.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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As seen on the city’s Mayor Vince Lago’s page, fans lined up on the first day on Miracle Mile attempting to cram into the cheery, sleek space and post in real time.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
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That's why scientists are optimistic about the vaccine.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
14 Sep. 2025
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The good news is that the Vols’ schedule looks pretty manageable by SEC standards, with plenty of optimistic takeaways available in this game.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Maintenance To Prevent Brown Spots Again, maintaining a picture-perfect lawn can be laborious, especially in the sunny South, where the temperatures can fluctuate.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 84.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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For the several months prior to the upbeat anthem’s arrival, all the members of the group had delivered solo projects, and some of them made history on the Billboard charts with multiple successful singles and high-rising full-length efforts.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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But Match Group shares popped in early August on the news that the company had issued an upbeat guidance between $910 million and $920 million in the current quarter, beating a $890 million estimate from analysts.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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And what's not to love about the buoyant DiCaprio, who walked the red carpet solo (Italian supermodel girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti made a subtle separate entrance).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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My spirit is always pretty buoyant, so at the end of the day, that's all that matters.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Cheerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheerful. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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