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as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition
a cheery grin on the host of the holiday party
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as in bright
serving to lift one's spirits
a cheery, unexpected compliment can really make another person's day
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Recent Examples of cheery
Get The Recipe Lemon Loaf Cake This bright and cheery cake is a happy hello to your new neighbors.
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
These strains are known for their energetic and cheery effects, perfect for a Galentine’s Day celebration.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
While Seaside gets national attention for its cheery, Mayberry-esque downtown and Alys is known for its elegance and striking white architecture, one of our favorite spots offers a decidedly simpler appeal.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2025
Butter is a cheery shade that’s intended to bring some warmth to your kitchen.
—Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2025
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
These strains are known for their energetic and cheery effects, perfect for a Galentine’s Day celebration.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
While Seaside gets national attention for its cheery, Mayberry-esque downtown and Alys is known for its elegance and striking white architecture, one of our favorite spots offers a decidedly simpler appeal.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2025
Butter is a cheery shade that’s intended to bring some warmth to your kitchen.
—Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cheery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheery
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Another cheerful Minervois scintillator that is balanced with bright fruit, subtle tannins and vats of joyous acidity.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Buchholz remained cheerful throughout the event, saying there is nothing to complain about when a party doubles its support.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 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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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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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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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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“Cheery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheery. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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