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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
While they're most commonly produced in shades of green to evoke the natural look, they are also made in white, pink, blue, and yellow—all hues that evoke cheery, warm-weather vibes and make these dishes just right for a celebratory spring or Easter table.
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 2025
That’s why she was drawn to this bright and cheery wreath.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
Inside, enjoy the various bursts of color throughout the space, like the cheery yellow backsplash in the kitchen.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
The flight attendants, in their cheery purple uniforms, were friendly and personable, constantly offering beverages and snacks.
—Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 2025
That’s why she was drawn to this bright and cheery wreath.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
Inside, enjoy the various bursts of color throughout the space, like the cheery yellow backsplash in the kitchen.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
The flight attendants, in their cheery purple uniforms, were friendly and personable, constantly offering beverages and snacks.
—Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheery
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Use these cheerful, summery spoons to slather jam onto scones or Nutella into crepes.—
Oset Babür-Winter,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2025
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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
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By all accounts, Woodson is a really bright football player.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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This recipe skips the mayo and ops for a tangy vinaigrette to keep it light and bright.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Now, plenty of people will tell you that this is possibly a bit optimistic.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Equities have recovered a good portion of their losses since April 2 — the day President Donald Trump announced his new tariff policies — but investors may be too optimistic, since average tariffs in the U.S. are set to increase roughly tenfold versus 2024.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Cheery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheery. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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