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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
Choose a cheerful color, such as yellow or these vivid pink ranunculus.
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Decorate with Fresh Greenery
Using full spring branches is a quick way to make a dramatic statement.
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Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2025
Available in both a cheerful yellow daffodil and a muted pastel lavender, this handbag can add a vibrant statement to your outfit or a subtle pop of color.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
Plant was putting them through a cheerful endurance test, but the filmmakers were used to the hunt.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 17 Feb. 2025
Hathaway's seconds-long appearance quickly went viral on social media as fans embraced the cheerful clip.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2025
Available in both a cheerful yellow daffodil and a muted pastel lavender, this handbag can add a vibrant statement to your outfit or a subtle pop of color.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
Plant was putting them through a cheerful endurance test, but the filmmakers were used to the hunt.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 17 Feb. 2025
Hathaway's seconds-long appearance quickly went viral on social media as fans embraced the cheerful clip.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheerful
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Look for cabbage that feels heavy for its size, has nice, bright green, crisp leaves, and has little to no blemishes or brown spots.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2025
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It’s designed to work with makeup to prep skin first and keep peepers looking fresh and bright all day long, plus has a brightening effect to visibly reduces dark circles over time.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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All of these cheery things came together under Carmichael’s watchful eye in an effort to share the region with people.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
24 Feb. 2025
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The hydrangea blue shade is bright and cheery and will add a pop of color to your kitchen.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Future of Foreign Aid: Rethink, Not Retreat Despite dramatic aid shifts being experienced around the world, Haddad remains cautiously optimistic.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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But while many in Altadena’s entrepreneurial community remain optimistic about a recovery, multiple business owners described lengthy and difficult roads ahead.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles County was ranked No. 27 for its sunny skies and high visitor satisfaction ratings.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacramento Bee,
1 Mar. 2025
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Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines step up in March with seven new nonstops, including to sunny Orlando, Panama City, Fla., and Phoenix.—
Edward Russell,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Mar. 2025
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The overall enthusiasm of attendees appeared upbeat.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The Goodison Park crowd has thrilled at Moyes’ reappointment (Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images) Another aim has been to instil more confidence in the group and create a more upbeat environment.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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This encapsulates the quality of the 2022 vintage—strikingly balanced with elevated flavor profiles—as well as the beauty of a Saint-Émilion with complex flavors well integrated with buoyant acidity.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Or for complex seafood dishes, the mom-and-pop Leche de Tigre Cocina Urbana — a few blocks north — is a buoyant beach party where every plate tastes fresh from the Pacific Coast, with layers of seafood and tropical fruit, cilantro and chile.—
Freda Moon,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Cheerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheerful. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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