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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
This vibrant stone's light green hue works especially well in breakfast nooks and cheery sunrooms.
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Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
Leap, which has raised more than $82 million in VC funding, leased the Bombas storefront and designed the cheery interior.
—Anne Kadet, Curbed, 12 May 2026
Throughout the video, Parton weaved her cheery demeanor and wit in with the more serious tidbits about her health and grief.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Wandering through the jungle, his cheeks pink from windburn, Piggy meets Ralph (Winston Sawyers), a cheery kid who’s just looking for relief from the heat with a quick bath.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
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Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
Leap, which has raised more than $82 million in VC funding, leased the Bombas storefront and designed the cheery interior.
—Anne Kadet, Curbed, 12 May 2026
Throughout the video, Parton weaved her cheery demeanor and wit in with the more serious tidbits about her health and grief.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Wandering through the jungle, his cheeks pink from windburn, Piggy meets Ralph (Winston Sawyers), a cheery kid who’s just looking for relief from the heat with a quick bath.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheery
Adjective
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Fifteen minutes earlier, a cheerful therapist had slathered them in medicinal herbs and thermal mud from the nearby island of Ischia.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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Think softer citrus tones, cheerful corals, butter yellows, and vibrant pinks and greens—anything that feels particularly sunny or energetic.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
28 May 2026
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In braids and a bright yellow fishing bib, with her dog Claude at her side and a witty interjection always on the tip of her tongue, Maude climbs onto her trusty little boat and sets a course for the open sea.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Durable enough to handle the elements, this waterproof light features a comfortable elastic strap and a bright, adjustable beam that improves visibility while keeping both hands free for unloading luggage, handling car repairs, or setting up camp in the dark.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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Workers who feel optimistic about AI’s effect on their careers report dramatically stronger workplace outcomes across engagement, effort, and intent to stay.—
Matt Rosenbaum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Her mindset immediately shifted from a sinking feeling to being optimistic about the future.—
Ayren Jackson-Cannady,
SELF,
29 May 2026
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“Cheery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheery. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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