as in jolly
indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor
the trip to the amusement park put everyone in a jovial mood
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Recent Examples of jovial
But more than his dedication to his career, Manzano’s former colleagues remember his jovial and kind personality.
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Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2025
The plays, the celebrations and the jovial locker room afterward are all part of the story of this season.
—Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Graham inspired a swath of copycats and might have contributed to Reid’s image as a jovial, likable guy as much as Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and all his team’s on-field success.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
While there have been jovial interactions between U.S. and Chinese citizens on RedNote, there are still concerns about censorship by the ruling Chinese Communist Party, which has tight control over the country's media.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
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Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2025
The plays, the celebrations and the jovial locker room afterward are all part of the story of this season.
—Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Graham inspired a swath of copycats and might have contributed to Reid’s image as a jovial, likable guy as much as Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and all his team’s on-field success.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
While there have been jovial interactions between U.S. and Chinese citizens on RedNote, there are still concerns about censorship by the ruling Chinese Communist Party, which has tight control over the country's media.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jovial
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Instead of its usual jolly cartoons, the channel began broadcasting footage of Russian military parades accompanied by music of the Russian nationalist singer Oleg Gazmanov.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The same jolly collection also returns to the Top Streaming Albums chart for another year.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Afterwards, the trap would have released the insect, to go on their merry way.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
26 Mar. 2025
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Personal differences, school commitments, and career opportunities threaten to permanently break up the merry band of role-players.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
26 Mar. 2025
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Original price: $29.99 This festive pastel tower of eggs is a standout centerpiece for spring.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Each rabbit holds a festive springtime flower in a different pose that can be placed together or individually around the home.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Suddenly, everyone’s wardrobe is far more cheerful, nature is blooming in every corner, and our favorite brands begin unveiling fresh colorways inspired by the season’s change.—
Maya Gandara,
StyleCaster,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Many Faces of Organizational Silence Toxic positivity isn't just about being excessively cheerful.—
Tracy Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Jovial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jovial. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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