1
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
Take cue from Stewart’s effortless loungewear and browse similar oversized crewneck sweatshirts from Amazon—including a dead ringer for her cheery yellow style.
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Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Emilia Wickstead, meanwhile, offered up a host of sweaters in cheery stripes for a more nostalgic feel.
—Shelby Ying Hyde, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
The Fay’s foreclosure stands in sharp contrast to the cheery outlook for the high-rise in December 2024, when a grand opening was held to celebrate its launch.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
Midway through the novel, Don Gately is chatting with some sober bikers when one of them, a man who goes by the cheery name of Bob Death, asks whether Don’s heard the one about the fish.
—Hermione Hoby, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
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Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Emilia Wickstead, meanwhile, offered up a host of sweaters in cheery stripes for a more nostalgic feel.
—Shelby Ying Hyde, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
The Fay’s foreclosure stands in sharp contrast to the cheery outlook for the high-rise in December 2024, when a grand opening was held to celebrate its launch.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
Midway through the novel, Don Gately is chatting with some sober bikers when one of them, a man who goes by the cheery name of Bob Death, asks whether Don’s heard the one about the fish.
—Hermione Hoby, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheery
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Despite having her arms almost permanently crossed and a scowl on her face, Ivy eventually starts to warm up, especially to her cheerful, horny-as-a-chihuahua cabin-mate Ella (Ruby Stokes, recently seen in Bridgerton and The Burning Girls).—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Even the cheerful, bright yellow winter aconite (Eranthus hyemalis) that have crept out into the lawn have popped open a few of their cheerful yellow blooms just a few inches above the frozen soil.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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Statues of prominent citizens line the route, many missing heads or limbs, while religious and civic buildings once painted in bright colors now appear butter-yellow.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Despite the loss, the future is bright for the Patriots and but first there's the reaction from after the Super Bowl.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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Instacart, on the other hand, reported strong revenue for its most recent period and issued an optimistic forecast for its first quarter.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Operators remain cautiously optimistic, even as rising costs and softer traffic persist.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Cheery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheery. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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