1
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 cheery yellow color can brighten up and add flavor to so many dishes.
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Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
Adobe’s forecast is only the latest sign that the all-important holiday shopping season could be more drab than cheery.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025
His singles are custom-made for arenas, with massive, cheery choruses reminiscent of peak ’80s MTV.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
Their stems and new growth are wine-colored and do present a fresh and cheery look.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
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Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
Adobe’s forecast is only the latest sign that the all-important holiday shopping season could be more drab than cheery.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025
His singles are custom-made for arenas, with massive, cheery choruses reminiscent of peak ’80s MTV.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
Their stems and new growth are wine-colored and do present a fresh and cheery look.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cheery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheery
Adjective
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Her style and approach are, as always, dogged, thorough, and relentlessly cheerful.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement The clown as a fun family entertainer rebounded in the late 1940s, as American companies developed cheerful new mascots to absorb Cold War anxieties.—
Time,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The popular lounge set comes in 16 colors, including neutrals, bright hues, and several shades of blue.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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The future is bright, the options are endless.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Kidd sounded optimistic about the possibility of pairing Irving and Flagg together.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Franchise creator Kevin Williamson seems optimistic.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Cheery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheery. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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