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
McCoist is his usual wide-eyed, engaging, cheery and very listenable self, eulogising over PSG’s masterclass.
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Pablo Maurer, New York Times, 1 June 2025
The Chef’s Table for custom McCarroll menus faces the kitchen, while the Ocean Club’s bright and cheery bar and lounge, as well as the Pool Bar have all-day menus.
—John Oseid, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Senior branch manager Michelle Charron described the piece as bright and cheery and inspired by the monarch, which is the state butterfly of Illinois.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
Cozy New York Restaurants: Cafe Kestrel in Brooklyn and Cocina Consuelo in Harlem can restore the spirit with warm service, cheery surroundings and deeply satisfying food.
—Lisa Donovan, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Pablo Maurer, New York Times, 1 June 2025
The Chef’s Table for custom McCarroll menus faces the kitchen, while the Ocean Club’s bright and cheery bar and lounge, as well as the Pool Bar have all-day menus.
—John Oseid, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Senior branch manager Michelle Charron described the piece as bright and cheery and inspired by the monarch, which is the state butterfly of Illinois.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
Cozy New York Restaurants: Cafe Kestrel in Brooklyn and Cocina Consuelo in Harlem can restore the spirit with warm service, cheery surroundings and deeply satisfying food.
—Lisa Donovan, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheery
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Sparkling with Champagne-like bubbles, a bready, light body and a clean, faintly bitter finish, this cheerful beer is ideal for a sunny summer afternoon.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Here’s a cheerful fringed umbrella that looks a lot more expensive than its $72 price tag.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2025
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The Princess wore a bright aquamarine woollen dress coat with ivory lapels and cuffs by Catherine Walker—a designer favored by Kate Middleton as much as Princess Diana—as well as wide-brimmed matching hat with a sculptural motif by Juliette Botterill.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
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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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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“Cheery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheery. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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