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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
Its characters face off in playground pastimes, its production design evokes juvenile locations, and its costuming relies on a cheery, bold palette.
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
Full sun Soil Type: Average to poor, well-draining Soil pH: 6 to 7.5
This sturdy deer-resistant perennial has bright, cheery daisy-like flowers in various shades of gold and yellow or bicolor with red centers.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
My guide was a delightful Cajun named Adler Cohen, and he was equipped with two huge thermoses of coffee (without which any Cajun is helpless) and a cheery disposition.
—Nash Buckingham, Outdoor Life, 19 June 2025
Choose a bright, cheery yellow paint or opt for a deep chocolate stain with white window trim for a classic cabin vibe.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2025
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
Full sun Soil Type: Average to poor, well-draining Soil pH: 6 to 7.5
This sturdy deer-resistant perennial has bright, cheery daisy-like flowers in various shades of gold and yellow or bicolor with red centers.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
My guide was a delightful Cajun named Adler Cohen, and he was equipped with two huge thermoses of coffee (without which any Cajun is helpless) and a cheery disposition.
—Nash Buckingham, Outdoor Life, 19 June 2025
Choose a bright, cheery yellow paint or opt for a deep chocolate stain with white window trim for a classic cabin vibe.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 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 22 Jul. 2025.
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