as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition
a bloke with a perpetually canty attitude
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Washington earlier this month abruptly suspended military aid to Ukraine following a heated exchange between Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, just hours after the cheerful TSMC ceremony.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN,
13 Mar. 2025 -
Plus, their cheerful blooms and tall stems ensure these flowers will be a striking addition to any landscape.—
Renee Freemon Mulvihill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Vera Bradley design includes a bright and vibrant floral pattern on one side and a more subtle blue embroidery on the other.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
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Keep in mind that the shamrock green color, though very bright and cheery, is the only color option.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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And Republicans are especially optimistic about Georgia, where incumbent Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff is expected to face a tough road to reelection.—
Steve Peoples,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
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Anne Tergesen’s recent Wall Street Journal piece, The 401(k) Has Reached a Tipping Point in Its Takeover of American Retirement, paints an optimistic picture of a retirement system finally hitting its stride.—
Brian Menickella,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Canty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canty. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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