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
That young woman with the cheery disposition spent last Christmas in a homeless shelter, sharing a room with strangers in bunk beds and living off donated snacks and dinners.
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Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
Thus, despite Bessent’s cheery promises, the historical record of the stimulative effects of financial de-regulation has not proved out.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
On the tune, written by Hilken’s band Fuzzy, the vocals are too cheery not to love, the melody too magic not to hum along with.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
This classic ensemble rom-com masterfully strings together a gamut of love stories — from the fairy-tale-esque to the utterly tear-jerking — all during the cheery buildup to Christmas.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Dec. 2025
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Sweater nails feel cozy and cheerful in the winter, especially in a shocking shade of scarlet.—
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Citrus Wreaths Create cheerful wreaths that lean on in-season oranges and lemons for pops of color.—
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Bure is keeping her faith — and her Christmas crown — shining bright.—
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Researchers have discovered the brightest and most powerful flare ever seen from a supermassive black hole.—
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While the center has shifted its funding to focus to operating the two clinics and remaining open as a gathering space, Hawkins is still optimistic despite the losses.—
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And participants with the top 20% of stock holdings are especially optimistic.—
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“Cheery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheery. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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