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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
Primroses provide a cheerful pop of color when little else is blooming in early spring.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 June 2025
And so, on the evening of March 17, just days after her cheerful Facebook videos, Yojani, her husband, and their two small children boarded a bus headed south.
—Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 2 June 2025
He was surrounded by the soothing sounds of singers Perry Como, Frank Sinatra and Placido Domingo, and the cheerful bustle of children, grandchildren, caregivers and his wife of 62 years.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
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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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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 June 2025
And so, on the evening of March 17, just days after her cheerful Facebook videos, Yojani, her husband, and their two small children boarded a bus headed south.
—Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 2 June 2025
He was surrounded by the soothing sounds of singers Perry Como, Frank Sinatra and Placido Domingo, and the cheerful bustle of children, grandchildren, caregivers and his wife of 62 years.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
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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
See All Example Sentences for cheerful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheerful
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Houses are made of wood and painted bright shades of red, yellow or blue.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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The dress featured white block trims against the bright blue.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
14 June 2025
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But the cheery outlook might not hold if unpredictability remains the norm.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Giselle, a cheery woman in her forties from Yorkshire, England, asked.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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While dozens of legal challenges to DOGE and Trump administration actions make their way through the courts, Musk remained optimistic about the project's enduring legacy at his farewell press conference with Trump on May 30.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
16 June 2025
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On Friday, head coach Javier Mascherano attempted to remain optimistic about his team’s chances to play a significant part in the tournament.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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The captain who guided the ship through the storm-not the one who sailed on sunny days.—
Roberta Matuson,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Here are ways to enjoy this sunny early summer weekend in Central Florida.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 June 2025
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Why Lumentum’s Momentum Is More Likely to Continue Lumentum’s upbeat outlook, strong competitive positioning, robust and innovative product technology, and strategic shift of manufacturing footprint out of China into Thailand appear to be positive developments for investors.—
Sasirekha Subramanian,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Then, after Thursday's close, Broadcom delivered a strong quarter and upbeat comments about its key artificial intelligence business.—
Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
7 June 2025
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Lani Shades are made in Hawaii from wood and bamboo, and thus, are lightweight and buoyant.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Tasters kept coming back to it for its delicate balance of light and buoyant tang with creamy and decadent texture.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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“Cheerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheerful. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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