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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
In the Times’ reporting, both men are portrayed in all their vanity and blithe aggression.
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David Remnick,
New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2025
Across almost 20 novels, the British author spun fantastical tales with unsentimental wit, infusing his work with darkly morbid humor, blithe child endangerment, rotten and antagonistic adults, and a willingness to occasionally laugh at the misfortune of others.
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Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
17 Oct. 2025
As for prison itself, Boone is blithe.
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Carrie Battan,
Vulture,
22 Sep. 2025
Saul Steinberg’s artwork captured the insularity of Manhattan, the blithe sense of locals that not much beyond the island really exists nor matters.
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Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
1 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for blithe
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2025
Across almost 20 novels, the British author spun fantastical tales with unsentimental wit, infusing his work with darkly morbid humor, blithe child endangerment, rotten and antagonistic adults, and a willingness to occasionally laugh at the misfortune of others.
—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
17 Oct. 2025
As for prison itself, Boone is blithe.
—
Carrie Battan,
Vulture,
22 Sep. 2025
Saul Steinberg’s artwork captured the insularity of Manhattan, the blithe sense of locals that not much beyond the island really exists nor matters.
—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
1 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for blithe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blithe
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With both extended families gathered at Athen’s Piraeus harbour, we where given a tearful goodbye with hearftfelt prayers and cheerful optimisum to begin our American journey.
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Spend some time at a local pond or lake and greet these pretty waterfowl, observing their colorful markings and cheerful chatter.
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Some may argue that the more the merrier applies as much to advocacy for social justice as to anything else.
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When former President Barack Obama addressed the massive, merry crowd at the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, a few lines landed like a balm.
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That play effectively started once defender Tim Ream tracked down a goal kick near the half-line, then passed up to Tyler Adams for a nonchalant back-heel pass to Tillman.
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Chisholm is normally pretty nonchalant, and manager Aaron Boone is rather stoic and defends his players sometimes to a fault.
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And for the star pitcher’s part, there seems to be plenty to be optimistic about.
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Once optimistic about the future of life in America, the show now has a stronger desire to make change.
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The problem was that plenty of officials from both the government and national association wanted in on the glory, piggy-backing on the team for a jolly trip to the World Cup.
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The Tar Heels went three-up, three-down in the sixth, but the next inning Gallaher and his teammates were having a jolly time on a clear and cool evening at Charles Schwab Field.
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Yet in recent weeks, Taylor has been out and about, suspiciously carefree.
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The tragic ending, meanwhile, could traumatize those expecting a colorful, carefree romp for life.
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Charlie Carballo Ed Sheeran, who's been rumored to perform at the wedding festivities, made his way to MSG wearing a bright blue suit alongside wife Cherry Seaborn.
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Work with Your Design Style A color this bright and energetic couldn’t possibly be versatile, too, right?
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The Wharf also presents diverse choices, from Willowsong's local farm-to-table focus to Tiki TNT's festive rum bar, showcasing the capital's rich and varied gastronomic landscape.
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This dip set features glittery red and green nails, accented with white and gold accents for a festive finish.
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“Blithe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blithe. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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