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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
This retro floral print channels the charm of heirloom textiles through cheerful blooms and softly washed colors.
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Nina Derwin,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
Yet somehow, The Death of Robin Hood makes Sarnoski’s previous work look like a cheerful stroll in the park.
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David Sims,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
During courtroom breaks, the long line for the women’s room was a stark visual of the way this flood has ripped apart accusers and defenders of Camp Mystic—grieving mothers in lavender avoiding eye contact with willfully cheerful women in a green that now felt cloying, bordering on cruel.
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Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
Tables filled with food, cheerful toasts and a genuine love for partying became popular with non-Armenian clientele too.
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Ani Duzdabanyan,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Nina Derwin,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
Yet somehow, The Death of Robin Hood makes Sarnoski’s previous work look like a cheerful stroll in the park.
—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
During courtroom breaks, the long line for the women’s room was a stark visual of the way this flood has ripped apart accusers and defenders of Camp Mystic—grieving mothers in lavender avoiding eye contact with willfully cheerful women in a green that now felt cloying, bordering on cruel.
—
Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
Tables filled with food, cheerful toasts and a genuine love for partying became popular with non-Armenian clientele too.
—
Ani Duzdabanyan,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cheerful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheerful
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Tree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook.
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For starters, bright colors inject visibility – not merely for players looking to find each other amid the chaos of a World Cup match, but also for brands looking to draw the gazes of millions of onlooking fans towards their logo.
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The cheery café is the perfect place to grab a latte or cappuccino.
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She could easily be spotted along parade routes with her cheery VW Beetle covered with retro colorful flower stickers from front to back.
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By the end of the episode, there is reason to feel optimistic, and not just because Jimmy may have found a solution to his and the restaurant’s financial problems.
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The work is making sure the assumptions underneath them are honest rather than inherited from an optimistic seller.
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Weather conditions Sunday are expected to be partly sunny and hot, reaching a high of 86, according to the National Weather Service.
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Skies will be sunny with temperature highs near 94 degrees.
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At Tapasake, a Peruvian-Japanese, indoor-outdoor restaurant, a DJ provides an upbeat soundtrack for pool deck dining on top of The Link.
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As a result, Newell is upbeat about fall.
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Women in black hijabs and abayas, many wearing badges depicting Zahra’s smiling face, lined the streets as men prayed over her casket, placed outside the Husseiniya, a Shiite hall.
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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.
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Earthfoam’s Organic Mattress is a smart pick for anyone who wants a more eco-friendly mattress with a buoyant latex feel.
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In March, during their final match in Uzbekistan before the World Cup, the atmosphere was loud, buoyant and joyous.
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“Cheerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheerful. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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