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as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition
a blithe, obedient child
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as in merry
indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor
a blithe remark that good food enjoyed with good company makes good wine seem even better
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as in nonchalant
having or showing freedom from worries or troubles
he has a blithe attitude about ever having to earn a living because he knows there's a trust fund in his future
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Recent Examples of blithe
This is a sleazy, wretched racket, yet the film is nearly as blithe about it as Shawn is.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 13 July 2023
The blithe behavior of the officers and young women staffers in the photo is often unsettling, especially when the eight-member ensemble cast add an eerie soundtrack of laughter, accordion music or clattering spoons, as when the women eat fresh blueberries from china bowls.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2022
There will no doubt be some people who see the film and find its power structure, and its arguments, too lopsided, too blithe about Leo and all he’s carried with him into these trysts.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2022
The paper makes the blithe assertion that Ethiopians have been resident in the highlands of that nation for tens of thousands of years, but the latest research is that that just isn't so.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2012
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 13 July 2023
The blithe behavior of the officers and young women staffers in the photo is often unsettling, especially when the eight-member ensemble cast add an eerie soundtrack of laughter, accordion music or clattering spoons, as when the women eat fresh blueberries from china bowls.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2022
There will no doubt be some people who see the film and find its power structure, and its arguments, too lopsided, too blithe about Leo and all he’s carried with him into these trysts.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2022
The paper makes the blithe assertion that Ethiopians have been resident in the highlands of that nation for tens of thousands of years, but the latest research is that that just isn't so.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2012
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blithe
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From the cast member who clocked my son’s pin collection–and then pointed out the hotel’s own trading station—to our cheerful server at the Lava Pool, who came equipped with sandwich recommendations, everyone was consistently helpful and attentive.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
21 July 2025
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Kurt's key takeaways The Elmo hack shattered more than just a cheerful digital persona.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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The Lower East Side location is now home to Comal—a new, eclectic Mexican restaurant from chef Gaz Herbert, a Cuernavaca native—and the same downtown crowd seems to have found its merry way there.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
19 July 2025
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History doesn’t record whether this plea was met with a merry hail of fat envelopes or with silence.—
Daniel Seifert,
JSTOR Daily,
16 July 2025
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On vacation, Nicola Peltz styled hers in a breezy, nonchalant way, with a black tank and yellow paisley-print skirt.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
23 July 2025
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The collection’s journey touched down in Argentina, the Scottish Highlands, as well as New Zealand and Australia, home of its merino wool, for a refined traveler’s wardrobe crafted from top-notch fabrications exuding nonchalant sophistication.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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President Donald Trump, who calls FIFA President Gianni Infantino a friend, is optimistic about the global turnout for next year’s World Cup, even as his ongoing trade policies continue to impact a range of countries, several of which are expected to compete in the tournament.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
22 July 2025
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Looking forward, Brocks is optimistic about how treatment options might improve for people with dry eye disease.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
21 July 2025
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Crosby released a number of tunes throughout his career that were made perfectly for the jolliest time of the year, and his wins are still coming his way, even decades after his passing.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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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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But his support for Trump hasn't always been carefree.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Supergirl, the cousin of Superman, is younger, edgier and more carefree.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Derek is a bright and curious kid who dreams of becoming a scientist one day.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 July 2025
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There are also some bright and cheerful-looking design elements such as colorful military campaign ribbons on the flags.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
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Both are extra-ticket affairs with special entertainment programming, festive foods and access to select attractions and characters.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 July 2025
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Even today, the dish retains these communal roots and is often the star of a big Sunday lunch or festive gathering of family and friends.—
Sofia Perez,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Blithe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blithe. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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