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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
Terracotta pots, for example, evoke a warm, rustic feel, while chinoiserie offers a more traditional look with a cheerful pop of color.
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Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Children, yes, but families, grown-ups, single people, divorced people, cheerful people, depressed people, dog people, cat people, Dodgers fans, Padres fans, whomever.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The Knicks were cheerful after their seventh consecutive win Sunday.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 12 May 2026
In the spoof of gentle, soft, focused crowd pleasers, SNL’s Ashley Padilla channeled the kind of maternal figure she’s honed over two seasons on the show—culturally out of touch, relentlessly cheerful, and covered in statement accessories.
—Erik Adams, The Atlantic, 10 May 2026
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Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Children, yes, but families, grown-ups, single people, divorced people, cheerful people, depressed people, dog people, cat people, Dodgers fans, Padres fans, whomever.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The Knicks were cheerful after their seventh consecutive win Sunday.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 12 May 2026
In the spoof of gentle, soft, focused crowd pleasers, SNL’s Ashley Padilla channeled the kind of maternal figure she’s honed over two seasons on the show—culturally out of touch, relentlessly cheerful, and covered in statement accessories.
—Erik Adams, The Atlantic, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheerful
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Because a bright sky helps subdue Venus's glare, this is a good time to inspect the planet telescopically, though its gibbous disk remains rather small and approximately seven-eighths illuminated.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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The trick is not to chase every bright idea.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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This vibrant stone's light green hue works especially well in breakfast nooks and cheery sunrooms.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
15 May 2026
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Their bright, cheery blooms are great additions to cut arrangements.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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For many, Everlane represents the optimistic millennial ideal that consumers could shop their way to sustainability.—
Bella Webb,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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The overall mood feels expressive, relaxed and optimistic, with clothing designed for movement, travel, modern summer living and, most importantly, fun.—
Alex Badia,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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The Align leggings are crafted from the brand’s signature buttery-soft, sweat-wicking Nulu fabric that’s ideal for sunny days to come.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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The incident on a sunny September morning outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility in Broadview may have never been remembered, lost in all the turmoil surrounding Operation Midway Blitz and the resistance that grew out of it.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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Now 46, the singer draws inspiration from the music that inspired her, name-checking Prince and the Gap Band, for a spate of upbeat tunes dotted by glittery synths, pummeling 808s and plucky bass notes.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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Take the latest widespread upbeat spin on the nation’s job market.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
18 May 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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After a rejuvenating affair with buoyant co-star Albert Finney while filming Two For the Road, the Ferrers finally divorced in 1968.—
Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
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Wolves 0-2 Fulham Everton vs Sunderland From the buoyant mood of a month ago, heading into a home Merseyside derby with genuine hopes of beating Liverpool to Champions League qualification, Everton are now five games without a win.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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“Cheerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheerful. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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