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as in bright
having or showing a good mood or disposition
a cheerful person who is always fun to work with and a pleasure to be around
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as in cheery
serving to lift one's spirits
a hospital with sunny, cheerful rooms that are designed to make a patient's stay as pleasant as possible
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Recent Examples of cheerful
Bezos’ comments struck a cheerful tone despite Trump publicly lambasting the billionaire during his first term in office.
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Annie Palmer, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
In a day and age when the consumer has multiple choices about where to spend their money, companies can stand out with a frontline workforce that is satisfied, cheerful and happy to be there.
—Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Jim Wilson, who lives in the neighborhood, selected a new puffy coat for his son in a cheerful red color.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
One by one as families received meals (that included a turkey and all the trimmings) from Anthony, Carter, Magic coach Jamahl Mosley and assistant coach Dale Osbourne, laughter and cheerful conversations were shared amongst those in attendance.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
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Annie Palmer, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
In a day and age when the consumer has multiple choices about where to spend their money, companies can stand out with a frontline workforce that is satisfied, cheerful and happy to be there.
—Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Jim Wilson, who lives in the neighborhood, selected a new puffy coat for his son in a cheerful red color.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
One by one as families received meals (that included a turkey and all the trimmings) from Anthony, Carter, Magic coach Jamahl Mosley and assistant coach Dale Osbourne, laughter and cheerful conversations were shared amongst those in attendance.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
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That advanced air-suspension system shines brightest while cornering, as the Gravity begins to lean over just a bit, pushing weight onto the outside tires until the rear end squares up and plants, then the vehicle shoves off into seeming warp speed yet again.Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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The sky at the top of their driveway grew a brighter and brighter shade of red.Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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This cheery tale of misdirection has plenty of holiday surprises.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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For the premiere of her new Netflix holiday special, A Nonsense Christmas, Carpenter channeled the joyful, Christmas-loving residents of Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas with her cheery half-up hairstyle.Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
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The outlook for 2025 appears cautiously optimistic.Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
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But as cannabis research continues to gain traction, the road ahead looks increasingly optimistic.Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
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For a truly sunny break, in one of the most beautiful spots in Europe, Marbella is a great choice.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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This scent feels like that first sip of a margarita on a sunny day—zesty, cool, and just the right amount of sweet.Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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However, data on consumer prices due on Wednesday could threaten the upbeat narrative if inflation rates are above expectations, posing a challenge for high-flying stocks.Lewis Krauskopf, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Copia Final Arguably, the most competitive of all sections at this year’s Ventana Sur, Copia Final framed at least four titles which drew upbeat reactions from some or many sales agents.John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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Even with a number of hurdles to get through on the calendar between now and the end of the year — including the FOMC meeting — a strong fundamental setup, and buoyant investor optimism, has observers expecting stocks could recoup any losses, and end the year still higher from here.Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Return of Jiminy Glick At a buoyant seventy-four, Martin Short is keeping the art of the one-liner going strong.Ian Crouch, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Cheerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheerful. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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