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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
And while Elaine seems to shift priorities and personality traits from episode to episode as the writers try to figure her out, Cree’s cheerful histrionics remain endearing throughout.
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Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
Now, the medium-sized dogs are cheerful and intelligent home companions who require at least two brisk walks a day and weekly combing and brushing.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
This Ohio River pedestrian bridge is bedecked in cheerful twinkling lights for the holidays.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Dec. 2025
The mood was cheerful as temperatures climbed past the 70-degree mark under bright blue skies.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 23 Dec. 2025
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Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
Now, the medium-sized dogs are cheerful and intelligent home companions who require at least two brisk walks a day and weekly combing and brushing.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
This Ohio River pedestrian bridge is bedecked in cheerful twinkling lights for the holidays.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Dec. 2025
The mood was cheerful as temperatures climbed past the 70-degree mark under bright blue skies.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 23 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheerful
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Even hospital appointments were overwhelming, with bright lights leaving her drained and overstimulated.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The bright blue facade is a beacon of hope at a time when many residents and business owners are still caught in the difficult process of rebuilding after the fires.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, local shopkeepers sell everything from home décor to fine art, and restaurants range from cheery cafes to moody pubs.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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As for lodging, consider booking a room at the cheery Cambria Beach Lodge or the 25-room White Water, a luxury lodge on a Moonstone Beach bluff.—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Dec. 2025
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In an optimistic interview, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi confidentially predicted that the Democrats will regain control of Congress.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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In the months before Maduro was seized, Machado’s allies were optimistic.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Make sure to position them in sunny, south-facing windows that offer 6 to 8 hours of bright sunlight daily.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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Temperatures the rest of the week will remain above normal with mostly cloudy mornings but sunny afternoons.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Jan. 2026
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Barbour’s mother spoke with Fox 13 in November and told the outlet her daughter was a kind and upbeat person.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Based on what was for the most part a positive holiday season for retailers last year, the mood should be upbeat at the convention.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
8 Jan. 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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The buoyant track sees Robyn rapping about having one-night stands while 10 weeks pregnant via IVF.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
8 Jan. 2026
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That said, today’s not the best start for the overall buoyant year of 2026.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Jan. 2026
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“Cheerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheerful. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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