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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
Primroses provide a cheerful pop of color when little else is blooming in early spring.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 June 2025
And so, on the evening of March 17, just days after her cheerful Facebook videos, Yojani, her husband, and their two small children boarded a bus headed south.
—Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 2 June 2025
He was surrounded by the soothing sounds of singers Perry Como, Frank Sinatra and Placido Domingo, and the cheerful bustle of children, grandchildren, caregivers and his wife of 62 years.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
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The rooms are bright, cheerful, and simple, with colorful coastal touches in artwork and decorative items like pillows.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 June 2025
And so, on the evening of March 17, just days after her cheerful Facebook videos, Yojani, her husband, and their two small children boarded a bus headed south.
—Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 2 June 2025
He was surrounded by the soothing sounds of singers Perry Como, Frank Sinatra and Placido Domingo, and the cheerful bustle of children, grandchildren, caregivers and his wife of 62 years.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
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The 11 Best Key West Restaurants On The Water
Rooms And Rates
The rooms are bright, cheerful, and simple, with colorful coastal touches in artwork and decorative items like pillows.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for cheerful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheerful
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While times are tough for recent college grads, the future looks bright for those with experience-building apprenticeships - especially in some trade roles where AI isn’t a threat.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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For the second time time in less than two weeks, Detroit was forced to send one its brightest young starting pitchers to the injured list.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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The Chef’s Table for custom McCarroll menus faces the kitchen, while the Ocean Club’s bright and cheery bar and lounge, as well as the Pool Bar have all-day menus.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Senior branch manager Michelle Charron described the piece as bright and cheery and inspired by the monarch, which is the state butterfly of Illinois.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Marketers are preparing to take the next leap forward with AI. Boston Consulting Group’s annual survey of marketers found that 71% of CMOs plan to invest more than $10 million annually in generative AI over the next three years, and 83% are optimistic about the technology.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Woodson left Las Vegas optimistic about the conversation.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
3 June 2025
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The captain who guided the ship through the storm-not the one who sailed on sunny days.—
Roberta Matuson,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Here are ways to enjoy this sunny early summer weekend in Central Florida.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 June 2025
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Why Lumentum’s Momentum Is More Likely to Continue Lumentum’s upbeat outlook, strong competitive positioning, robust and innovative product technology, and strategic shift of manufacturing footprint out of China into Thailand appear to be positive developments for investors.—
Sasirekha Subramanian,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Then, after Thursday's close, Broadcom delivered a strong quarter and upbeat comments about its key artificial intelligence business.—
Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
7 June 2025
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Lani Shades are made in Hawaii from wood and bamboo, and thus, are lightweight and buoyant.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Tasters kept coming back to it for its delicate balance of light and buoyant tang with creamy and decadent texture.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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“Cheerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheerful. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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