as in cheerfulness
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Recent Examples of perkiness
For decades, the public face of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, widely known as the Mormon church, included the perkiness of the Osmond family and missionaries on bicycles, portraying an unwavering, wholesome image.
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H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perkiness
Noun
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Lastly, yellow tulips symbolize cheerfulness, happiness, and optimism.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
24 Mar. 2026
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His cheerfulness and laughter often brought strength and refreshment to me in difficult times.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Eclipses allow scientists to study the sun's wispy outer atmosphere, known as the corona, which is usually swamped by our star's immense brightness.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Still, 766 nits peak brightness is pretty good for a cheap TV.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Let optimism gather friends around shared goals.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales is known for his enthusiasm and optimism.—
Mike Kaye
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Perkiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perkiness. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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