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cheerful

[cheer-fuhl] / ˈtʃɪər fəl /


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It has freezer jam, bright and almost indecently cheerful, a small rebellion against the end of fruit season.

From Salon Jul. 11, 2026

It is a lesson in contrasts—hard geometries and muted hues fronting loose forms and cheerful colors—that evinces the influence of Pierre Bonnard and Édouard Vuillard on his work.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

“I look very happy-go-lucky and cheerful, but actually, I am a very dark person because I have a dark history,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 3, 2026

She was quieter and not her usual happy, cheerful self, but she did not tell me why.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

“He was always cheerful, and gave everyone confidence that we would get out,” said Bakewell, oblivious of the Boss’s unease.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong




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