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Recent Examples of cheerful Its springy pink background is made even more cheerful by the blue and olive green pattern of flowers and leaves, and its backside features a similarly springy floral design. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025 The traditional woven back gets an upgrade with some cheerful colorways and weather-resistant coating. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2025 Use these cheerful, summery spoons to slather jam onto scones or Nutella into crepes. Oset Babür-Winter, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2025 Only cheerful younger son Einstein (Evan Ellison), an eccentric, prophetically named genius who has decided to become a champion pole-vaulter, seems happy to see him. Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cheerful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheerful
Adjective
  • But for those with the skill and will to change theirs, the weather looks much brighter.
    John Readman, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
  • But when done right, the whole room can seem brighter and more spacious.
    Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2025
Adjective
  • The company increased its profitability outlook after stronger-than-expected numbers for its parks and digital streaming businesses, driving a generally cheery picture for the media conglomerate.
    Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
  • Dime Beauty 7 Summers Scent The Dime Beauty fragrance has a bright and cheery scent ideal for spring and summer.
    Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 2 May 2025
Adjective
  • What leaders in Congress have said about a rescissions package Congressional Republicans are generally optimistic about the process — and eager to get started.
    Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 9 May 2025
  • Demographics Overall, survey results showed men were more optimistic than women on almost every economic question.
    Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2025
Adjective
  • Skies will be mostly sunny with a 20% chance of rain.
    Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2025
  • Saturday’s forecast is mostly sunny with a high near 89 degrees and a 50% chance of showers, according to the National Weather Service.
    Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 12 May 2025
Adjective
  • To do that, SoFi must be among the small number of public companies that continues to provide upbeat forecasts – as tariff uncertainty impels many public companies to stop offering guidance.
    Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
  • As upbeat music blasted, the bride and groom and their wedding guests circled around Harper and Paisley, who began busting out different dance moves.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • So, any sort of guest director is directing it in a nod to a style that is so defined and buoyant and effective, that there’s things embedded into the DNA.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 May 2025
  • Zelensky’s leadership team was buoyant about the terms.
    Brian Bennett, Time, 1 May 2025

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“Cheerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheerful. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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