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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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as in glee
a mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter
the melancholy-tinged gayness of college-bound friends on their last fling together before going their separate ways
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Recent Examples of gay
Jonathan Horwitz, Oc Register, 23 May 2025
That would require convincing the entire medical establishment — and challenging gay people’s own perceptions of themselves.
—Evan Brechtel, NBC news, 22 May 2025
The planetarium at Miami’s Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science will show special Pride laser shows with music from gay icons/allies Elton John, Lady Gaga, David Bowie and Queen.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 19 May 2025
And, though Diller’s memoir recounts, sometimes movingly, his emergence as a gay man in a hostile world and details the long transition from old media to the internet, the book’s greatest pleasures are its lime chocolate bars.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
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Adjective
Harvey Milk was the first openly gay politician to be elected to public office in California, serving on the Sanfrisco Board of Supervisors from 1977 to 1978.
—Jonathan Horwitz, Oc Register, 23 May 2025
That would require convincing the entire medical establishment — and challenging gay people’s own perceptions of themselves.
—Evan Brechtel, NBC news, 22 May 2025
The planetarium at Miami’s Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science will show special Pride laser shows with music from gay icons/allies Elton John, Lady Gaga, David Bowie and Queen.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 19 May 2025
And, though Diller’s memoir recounts, sometimes movingly, his emergence as a gay man in a hostile world and details the long transition from old media to the internet, the book’s greatest pleasures are its lime chocolate bars.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gay
Adjective
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The newcomer enrolled in tap classes, and trained fastidiously with associate choreographer Rachelle Rak, figuring out how an animated siren might walk and stand.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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This is her opportunity to step up into a more prominent role, and the quiet ONO is disappearing in favor of this, more animated and aggressive version.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
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Throughout the book, ogling bystanders, nonchalant locals, and wannabes shooting their shot at stardom all add to the surrealist spectacle.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 May 2025
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Over the seasons, Tamburini has been offering sleek and sophisticated designs, yet with a modern touch, fluid shapes and a sort of nonchalant attitude.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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And in the middle is a holiday associated with merry drinking and a centuries-old religious figure: St. Patrick's Day.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA TODAY,
16 Mar. 2025
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Not so merry Mary Nothing was ever easy for Mary this season.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Related Stories 13 Under-The-Radar Activities And Experiences In Key West The 11 Best Key West Restaurants On The Water Rooms And Rates The rooms are bright, cheerful, and simple, with colorful coastal touches in artwork and decorative items like pillows.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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In the video was a group of dogs, and a professional dog walker managing the calm and cheerful pack, sitting beautifully for the camera.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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While times are tough for recent college grads, the future looks bright for those with experience-building apprenticeships - especially in some trade roles where AI isn’t a threat.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Double-pane sliding glass windows throughout flood the space with natural light, making the whole home feel bright and open.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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The couple — already the parents of two boys, Dutton, 4 in June, and Baker, 2½ — is now joyful about becoming a family of five in November.—
Nancy Kruh,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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Few things can bring such awe to adults who have already lived a full and eventful life, as very little can catch them off guard with a joyful revelation.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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There’s a sinful sort of glee in watching all of this unfold, knowing that the same mournful character might be the next one to die.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2025
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Dougal is this boy turning into a man, who has so much anger in him and wants to prove himself, and there's such glee behind the eyes in the way that Sam plays this character.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Moreover, for active and retired military members, a 10% military discount is available year-round.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Over the last 20 years, more coaches (16) have finished with worse records (excluding active coaches) than with improved records (13) in their second-chance campaigns, according to NHL Stats.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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“Gay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gay. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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