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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
The company increased its profitability outlook after stronger-than-expected numbers for its parks and digital streaming businesses, driving a generally cheery picture for the media conglomerate.
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Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Dime Beauty 7 Summers Scent The Dime Beauty fragrance has a bright and cheery scent ideal for spring and summer.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 2 May 2025
Remember the ’90s, when every incoming email triggered its own cheery alert and mailboxes overflowed with free CD-ROMs from AOL?
—Thomas H. Ruggie, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
For two days only, Lilly Pulitzer is blossoming with discounts on its cheery dresses, skirts, pants, and more.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Dime Beauty 7 Summers Scent The Dime Beauty fragrance has a bright and cheery scent ideal for spring and summer.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 2 May 2025
Remember the ’90s, when every incoming email triggered its own cheery alert and mailboxes overflowed with free CD-ROMs from AOL?
—Thomas H. Ruggie, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
For two days only, Lilly Pulitzer is blossoming with discounts on its cheery dresses, skirts, pants, and more.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheery
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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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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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While times are tough for recent college grads, the future looks bright for those with experience-building apprenticeships - especially in some trade roles where AI isn’t a threat.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Double-pane sliding glass windows throughout flood the space with natural light, making the whole home feel bright and open.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Marketers are preparing to take the next leap forward with AI. Boston Consulting Group’s annual survey of marketers found that 71% of CMOs plan to invest more than $10 million annually in generative AI over the next three years, and 83% are optimistic about the technology.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Woodson left Las Vegas optimistic about the conversation.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
3 June 2025
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“Cheery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheery. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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