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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
Whoever’s scolding me from a tree, evacuating their bowels onto my car, chattering away with their nonstop, cheerful blather, or just giving me a smarmy look from my own book — THAT is my least favorite bird right now.
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Matt Kracht, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Growing up in the Concord area, Gutierrez was a kind and cheerful kid who graduated high school with good grades, his cousin Joseph Ramirez remembered.
—Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
Leaders who rely too heavily on a cheerful facade risk creating a culture where pressing issues go unaddressed.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Save: La Santa Open for lunch and dinner, this restaurant offers tacos, enchiladas, and other Mexican favorites in a cheerful, modern space.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
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Matt Kracht, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Growing up in the Concord area, Gutierrez was a kind and cheerful kid who graduated high school with good grades, his cousin Joseph Ramirez remembered.
—Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
Leaders who rely too heavily on a cheerful facade risk creating a culture where pressing issues go unaddressed.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Save: La Santa Open for lunch and dinner, this restaurant offers tacos, enchiladas, and other Mexican favorites in a cheerful, modern space.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheerful
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Being leaders at heart who pave their own path, a Sagittarius may be intrigued by the allure of retro decor's bright colors and funky designs.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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Further rate cuts in question With expectations of higher inflation and slower growth, the Federal Reserve is likely to continue its pause on interest rate cuts and shine a brighter spotlight on Friday's key monthly jobs data, some experts said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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Where to stay: Interior designer Mark D. Sikes has infused his signature blue-and-white palette into the cheery 28-room Holiday House in downtown Palm Springs—just a 10-minute walk to the vintage market.—
Sara Bliss,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2025
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Breakfast at the brightly marbled Fountain restaurant is a cheery way to wake up and look out on the Court of the Palms that fronts the San Jose Museum of Art.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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But others – including both experts who spoke to CNN – were more optimistic.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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Goldman Sachs’ overall forecasts are slightly more optimistic than the average.—
Josh Fellman,
Quartz,
4 Apr. 2025
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Fans have speculated that since the first three seasons were all set in a sunny locale, the upcoming season could switch things up by spending time at a White Lotus resort in a cooler climate.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Mostly sunny skies are expected in Central Florida on Sunday, Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Zach Covey said.—
Elainie Barraza,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Apr. 2025
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Hinging on upbeat, nostalgic pop music that was popular during the global financial crash in the mid- to late-00s, the viral trend shows that from the purse to the playlist, concerns about a potential recession are everywhere.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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The veteran pitcher is trying to be upbeat about his leg injury in preparation for Wednesday’s imaging.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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The yachting market has been buoyant over the last few years, with more and more people looking to get out on the water and experience life at sea, either by buying a yacht or renting one as part of a private charter.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Luckily, Pattinson manages to keep things buoyant without diluting the late-capitalism metaphors or the melancholy existentialism.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Cheerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheerful. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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