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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
That sort of homey detail and Karl’s cheerful disposition belie the ghastly stories that her memory holds, the ones her guest has come to hear — and capture on film.
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Christine Dimattei, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
But thanks to the marketers of marigolds, trumpet vines, and hydrangeas, my once-bleak inbox now also blushes with cheerful pastels.
—Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2025
Hollis: Hollis is a cheerful name with a fun energy.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 June 2025
Each piece comes in a stunning teal hue adorned with cheerful florals and is paired with a retro-style lid.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
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Christine Dimattei, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
But thanks to the marketers of marigolds, trumpet vines, and hydrangeas, my once-bleak inbox now also blushes with cheerful pastels.
—Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2025
Hollis: Hollis is a cheerful name with a fun energy.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 June 2025
Each piece comes in a stunning teal hue adorned with cheerful florals and is paired with a retro-style lid.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for cheerful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheerful
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After all, when the sun is so bright and the water so warm, who would ever want the summer to end?—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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The Royals are betting Cruz’s future remains bright.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
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Then, hours after the dust had settled, Fleetwood did look at the things and lit up X with a cheery message that said it all.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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All of which adds urgency to the cheery Netherlander holding the reins. War and tragedy have loomed over Rutte’s life.—
Adam Rasmi,
Time,
20 June 2025
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Following The Crowd When investors are optimistic, stock prices rise.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Helping to build a company from the ground up requires a careful balance of being optimistic—with the right people.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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The Leo moon enhances an outspoken and sunny disposition until someone challenges your expression.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Historically, sunglasses have had an intricate relationship to colder climates as opposed to the sunnier side of the sidewalk.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Wealth growth was tilted strongly toward North America, propelled by a stable U.S. dollar and upbeat financial markets, according to UBS analysts.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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Salter also was upbeat about the Asia-Pacific potential of Sports Illustrated, a media Authentic purchased from Meredith Corp. for $110 million in 2019.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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Considering how long Canada was ahead, this result should feel like a letdown for Jesse Marsch’s side, which had been in buoyant form.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Mirren, eldest daughter of the youngest Sinclair sister Bess (King), isn’t much more than Cadence’s formerly buoyant but now ill cousin in the book.—
Alyssa Davis,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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“Cheerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheerful. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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