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as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition
a cheery grin on the host of the holiday party
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as in bright
serving to lift one's spirits
a cheery, unexpected compliment can really make another person's day
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Recent Examples of cheery
All of which adds urgency to the cheery Netherlander holding the reins.
War and tragedy have loomed over Rutte’s life.
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Adam Rasmi, Time, 20 June 2025
Beautiful cheery, light, floral aromas in this Pinot Noir.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
By turns wry and cheery, Leads offers unlessony lessons in stirring up trouble, letting go, and finding clarity in disorder.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
The Life of Chuck Just as the title suggests, this movie is about the life of a man named Chuck, played by a cheery Tom Hiddleston, and takes place over three eras in his life, from childhood to adulthood.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 6 June 2025
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Adam Rasmi, Time, 20 June 2025
Beautiful cheery, light, floral aromas in this Pinot Noir.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
By turns wry and cheery, Leads offers unlessony lessons in stirring up trouble, letting go, and finding clarity in disorder.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
The Life of Chuck Just as the title suggests, this movie is about the life of a man named Chuck, played by a cheery Tom Hiddleston, and takes place over three eras in his life, from childhood to adulthood.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheery
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More Getty Images Just hours earlier, Korda had posted a cheerful story showing four oversized suitcases and her golf travel bag lined up at the airport.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Despite his serious voice, Gamboa highlighted González’s cheerful character.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 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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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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Vonda Wright, an orthopedic surgeon and author of Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power, had optimistic thoughts.—
Kristin Auble,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
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Some market observers are concerned that investors are being too optimistic.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
9 July 2025
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“Cheery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheery. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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