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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
Comedian Zarna Garg brings her cheery vibes while out and about in New York City on May 27.
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People Staff, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
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, 25 May 2026
With a cheery ding, the Riverfront Streetcar extension is open after 10 years of planning and two years of construction.
—Eleanor Nash
may 18, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
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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People Staff, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
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, 25 May 2026
With a cheery ding, the Riverfront Streetcar extension is open after 10 years of planning and two years of construction.
—Eleanor Nash
may 18, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheery
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From glassware and accessories to kitchen tabletop and home decor, these functional yet giftable pieces combine cheerful patterns, playful details and practical use.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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For the most part, the Croatia and England fans were a happy, cheerful bunch, sporting their teams colors, chanting happy tunes and enjoying the unique experience.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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Tree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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For starters, bright colors inject visibility – not merely for players looking to find each other amid the chaos of a World Cup match, but also for brands looking to draw the gazes of millions of onlooking fans towards their logo.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Both Perez and Conine began rehab assignments with Triple A Jacksonville this week, and Marlins manager Clayton McCullough was optimistic about both players’ trajectories.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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That is a loss, on paper, in the optimistic scenario, and if the number of visitors falls short, the gap only widens.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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“Cheery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheery. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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