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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 floral print table runner with green ruffles along the ends measures 14 inches by 72 inches and serves as a cheerful centerpiece for your dining space.
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 7 Apr. 2026
Keep promises to yourself with cheerful discipline.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 6 Apr. 2026
Cherries are one of my favorite fruits–and the perfect muse for a cheerful manicure.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Security grows as the emotional Moon in your 2nd House of Production trines cheerful Jupiter in your 10th House of Gains.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 7 Apr. 2026
Keep promises to yourself with cheerful discipline.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 6 Apr. 2026
Cherries are one of my favorite fruits–and the perfect muse for a cheerful manicure.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Security grows as the emotional Moon in your 2nd House of Production trines cheerful Jupiter in your 10th House of Gains.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheerful
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Aged 33, the Belgian still has plenty of years ahead of him but in Friday night’s semi-final against PSG, Navarro showed the future is bright in that position for the Spanish club.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The verdant burst is always welcome after a dreary winter, and the bright, fresh flavors of spring vegetables are like a breath of fresh air on the table, too.—
Becky Krystal,
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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The gloves are available in a cheery red gingham or bright teal polka dot pattern.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Florida Panhandle is a treasure trove of cheery seaside towns that are perfect for your next beach vacation.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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And from his seat at the podium on Friday, the view for the Clippers next season and beyond was optimistic with draft capital, emerging young players and significant salary cap space.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Markets are firmly optimistic and investors would hope the stock rally does not be derailed by geopolitics.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
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Americans are being warned to rethink travel to a sunny Caribbean destination as crime and concerns about terrorism rise.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Weekend weather starts sunny and turns showery Unseasonable warmth by April standards continues Friday into Saturday.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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If anything, Petrarch stayed upbeat through all this rough treatment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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In its last semester, the campus appeared surprisingly upbeat.—
Jon Marcus,
NPR,
13 Apr. 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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His voice was in its usual form, bright and buoyant, but with a new heaviness that has creeped in with age.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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Numerous cycles later, these remain as buoyant as ever.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Cheerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheerful. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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