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
Combining cheery polka dots with breathable linen is the ultimate warm-weather pairing, which this Gap Linen-blend Maxi Slip Skirt achieves.
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Here are some of her tips for cultivating containers that will attract the cheery insects.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
The gloves are available in a cheery red gingham or bright teal polka dot pattern.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2026
Maybe Corden’s desire to do cheerier, fizzier parts like Cats and The Prom and Ocean’s 8 is somehow fueled by a desire to work against all this negative energy, to reinforce the positive.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2026
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Here are some of her tips for cultivating containers that will attract the cheery insects.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
The gloves are available in a cheery red gingham or bright teal polka dot pattern.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2026
Maybe Corden’s desire to do cheerier, fizzier parts like Cats and The Prom and Ocean’s 8 is somehow fueled by a desire to work against all this negative energy, to reinforce the positive.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheery
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In recent years, Grohl has been in the news for less cheerful reasons.—
Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
25 Apr. 2026
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Just take a look at how this fence mural by Sarah Murphy adds a cheerful pop of color to this outdoor space.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
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After being bossed by Paris Saint-Germain across two legs in the Champions League quarter-final, Slot insisted the future remained bright at Liverpool.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Scientists have documented that increasingly brighter nights are altering animal behavior, reproduction cycles and survival.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Brian Vicente, partner at Vicente LLP, is optimistic that this week’s rescheduling is an incremental movement toward de-scheduling and maybe even legalizing marijuana altogether.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Iran war has left uncertainty hanging over global markets for the past two months, but many market participants remain optimistic about where equities are headed, even in spite of record valuations.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Cheery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheery. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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