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cheery

[cheer-ee] / ˈtʃɪər i /
ADJECTIVE
cheerful
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST


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Long after Massie left the stage, the mood around the hotel where his election night party was held stayed cheery.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

Rothko collectors tend to pay a premium for his canvases drenched in red—much like sports car enthusiasts—or in other cheery sunset hues.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Throughout the video, Parton weaved her cheery demeanor and wit in with the more serious tidbits about her health and grief.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Wall Street didn’t agree with that cheery assessment.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Despite her sorrow and boredom, Alice found a few cheery moments worth celebrating.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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