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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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Known for its bright colors and vivid patterns, the store specializes in women’s clothes fit for a resort or a vacation to a tropical island.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Today, however, Kendall was spotted doing a little shopping at the Chloé store with some friends, and her choice of a bright red minidress brought back one of the biggest trends of summer 2023: Tomato girl summer.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
8 July 2025
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Full sun Soil Type: Average to poor, well-draining Soil pH: 6 to 7.5 This sturdy deer-resistant perennial has bright, cheery daisy-like flowers in various shades of gold and yellow or bicolor with red centers.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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My guide was a delightful Cajun named Adler Cohen, and he was equipped with two huge thermoses of coffee (without which any Cajun is helpless) and a cheery disposition.—
Nash Buckingham,
Outdoor Life,
19 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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McEnroe this week sounded a bit more optimistic during a pre-Wimbledon tune-up with reporters staged by ESPN.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
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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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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Learn to Line Dance: Learn the basic steps of line dancing to fun, easy dances and upbeat music.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 July 2025
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During a video interview from New York before leaving for the last day of shooting, Hall’s upbeat demeanor was a clear indication that Dexter’s life after death agrees with him.—
Greg Braxton,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2025
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Despite significant macro risks ahead—including looming tariffs and weak consumer spending—markets remain buoyant, with the S&P 500 hitting a record high of 6,173.07 and futures rising further.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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My spirit is always pretty buoyant, so at the end of the day, that's all that matters.—
Brianne Tracy,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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“Cheerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheerful. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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