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as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition
a blithe, obedient child
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as in merry
indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor
a blithe remark that good food enjoyed with good company makes good wine seem even better
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as in nonchalant
having or showing freedom from worries or troubles
he has a blithe attitude about ever having to earn a living because he knows there's a trust fund in his future
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Recent Examples of blithe
This is a sleazy, wretched racket, yet the film is nearly as blithe about it as Shawn is.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 13 July 2023
The blithe behavior of the officers and young women staffers in the photo is often unsettling, especially when the eight-member ensemble cast add an eerie soundtrack of laughter, accordion music or clattering spoons, as when the women eat fresh blueberries from china bowls.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2022
There will no doubt be some people who see the film and find its power structure, and its arguments, too lopsided, too blithe about Leo and all he’s carried with him into these trysts.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2022
The paper makes the blithe assertion that Ethiopians have been resident in the highlands of that nation for tens of thousands of years, but the latest research is that that just isn't so.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2012
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 13 July 2023
The blithe behavior of the officers and young women staffers in the photo is often unsettling, especially when the eight-member ensemble cast add an eerie soundtrack of laughter, accordion music or clattering spoons, as when the women eat fresh blueberries from china bowls.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2022
There will no doubt be some people who see the film and find its power structure, and its arguments, too lopsided, too blithe about Leo and all he’s carried with him into these trysts.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2022
The paper makes the blithe assertion that Ethiopians have been resident in the highlands of that nation for tens of thousands of years, but the latest research is that that just isn't so.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2012
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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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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
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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
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Looking Ahead for Europe’s Innovation Potential Still, there are reasons to be optimistic.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Nobody really knows, but to be happy, the key is to be optimistic.—
The Learning Network,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Crosby released a number of tunes throughout his career that were made perfectly for the jolliest time of the year, and his wins are still coming his way, even decades after his passing.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Instead of its usual jolly cartoons, the channel began broadcasting footage of Russian military parades accompanied by music of the Russian nationalist singer Oleg Gazmanov.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Summer Stripes and Basket Bags The season brings forth a sense of nostalgia—sleepaway camp, family beach trips, and carefree moments spent outdoors.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
19 May 2025
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Retiring from work isn’t always the carefree experience some might imagine.—
Chad Willardson,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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But for those with the skill and will to change theirs, the weather looks much brighter.—
John Readman,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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But when done right, the whole room can seem brighter and more spacious.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
21 May 2025
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Videos online showed the ship sailing underneath the bridge, connecting the New York City boroughs of Brooklyn and Manhattan, as its masts, apparently strung with festive lights, collided with it.—
Gabrielle Banks,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Winning trainer: Brittany T. Russell. 2025 Preakness Day | PHOTOS Photos of horses, fans and a festive atmosphere at the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
17 May 2025
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“Blithe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blithe. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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