as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition
you're awfully chipper this morning
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Recent Examples of chipper
The theme music is chipper as ever, and the circumstances have never been more dire.
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Darren Franich, EW.com, 1 May 2020
Conducting a press call on Wednesday, Zuckerberg, who is normally chipper when announcing fixes to problems, seemed subdued when announcing a series of moves designed to provide coronavirus information, and suppress misinformation, on his platform.
—Steven Levy, Wired, 20 Mar. 2020
But all of that melts away as Russell's chipper perspective on impending doom lights up with glowing, glossy eyes and a lively, constantly expressive look on his face.
—Sam MacHkovech, Ars Technica, 23 Mar. 2020
The team writes for the that many of these cues are vocal, like the chipper whistles of dolphins or the haunting songs of humpback whales.
—Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Feb. 2020
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Darren Franich, EW.com, 1 May 2020
Conducting a press call on Wednesday, Zuckerberg, who is normally chipper when announcing fixes to problems, seemed subdued when announcing a series of moves designed to provide coronavirus information, and suppress misinformation, on his platform.
—Steven Levy, Wired, 20 Mar. 2020
But all of that melts away as Russell's chipper perspective on impending doom lights up with glowing, glossy eyes and a lively, constantly expressive look on his face.
—Sam MacHkovech, Ars Technica, 23 Mar. 2020
The team writes for the that many of these cues are vocal, like the chipper whistles of dolphins or the haunting songs of humpback whales.
—Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Feb. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chipper
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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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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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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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“Chipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chipper. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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