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as in animated
having much high-spirited energy and movement
couples dancing a gay, fast-paced jig
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as in nonchalant
having or showing freedom from worries or trouble
a gay, thoughtless girl who didn't care whether her work was done or not
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as in merry
indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor
had a gay old time at the party
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as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition
with a gay toss of his coat over his shoulder, the dapper old gentleman set off for the party
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as in bright
serving to lift one's spirits
the skylark's gay song lifted me out of my gloom
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as in joyful
joyously unrestrained
it was the era of the flappers, and young women were gay, bold, and defiant of convention
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Recent Examples of gay
With her momentum, Irene is already laying a path to deliver what a gay prophecy once foretold: a Porkchop queen who dark horses her way to win All Stars.
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Chris Feil, Vulture, 9 May 2025
Black and gay actor Billy Porter, one of the world's most famed dandies, is reportedly banned from the affair after racial criticism of Wintour.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 7 May 2025
And then 10% of those men were gay and the other 10% were husbands.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2025
Reid, who is openly gay, has denied the allegations and claimed he is being targeted for his sexuality.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2025
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Chris Feil, Vulture, 9 May 2025
Black and gay actor Billy Porter, one of the world's most famed dandies, is reportedly banned from the affair after racial criticism of Wintour.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 7 May 2025
And then 10% of those men were gay and the other 10% were husbands.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2025
Reid, who is openly gay, has denied the allegations and claimed he is being targeted for his sexuality.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gay
Adjective
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New installments in development include a fifth chapter in the main series, an animated prequel, and a spin-off focused on Donnie Yen’s blind assassin, Caine.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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Its production pedigree and glib roasting of materialism through the magic-using preppy Kaz set it apart from the majority of animated and live-action series alike.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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While a nonchalant approach might protect you from a heartbreak, there's no way to build real relationships without vulnerability and the risk of rejection, Robbins said.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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One video shows some of those on the boat maintaining a nonchalant attitude, with one man joking the vessel had hit an iceberg, Titanic-style.—
Jesse Kirsch,
NBC news,
6 May 2025
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Not so merry Mary Nothing was ever easy for Mary this season.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
8 May 2025
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Paul Kent and his merry musical men will be live from 7-9 p.m., Los Gatos Coffee Company, 101 W. Main St., Los Gatos.—
Jake Richardson,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Montecito High School Para-educator Lindsay Swanson, an employee since August 2015, was praised for her passion and dedication while serving with a cheerful and positive demeanor.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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The show follows the adventures of José, a cheerful and curious character, along with his best friends —Obi, a playful rabbit, and Kim, a curious monkey.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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The bright citrus perfectly complements the bergamot and apple in Madison Ave, creating a juicier, more vibrant experience that’s perfect for daytime wear.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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But instead of celestial bodies sparkling in the night, doctors in South Korea were gazing at bright brain lesions punctuating a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
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Flipping the question makes the process lighter, easier, even joyful.—
Marni Jameson,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2025
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Her customers, a mix of friends, family and strangers, always seemed to leave her de facto studio feeling joyful.—
Tariro Mzezewa,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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At the end of March, Chime had 8.6 million active members, up about 23% year over year.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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Police may switch from active pursuit when the driver is speeding or behaving erratically.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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That carefree versatility mirrors Tecca’s creative process — especially these days.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
12 May 2025
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In the now-viral clip, Jeff struts through their office wearing a beauty sheet mask, pops balloons with carefree flair, walks around wielding a mini mic and, most memorably, sits shirtless while receiving a vaccine.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
7 May 2025
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“Gay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gay. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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