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cheerful

[cheer-fuhl] / ˈtʃɪər fəl /


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He was excited and cheerful and willing to share his opinions.

From Slate Aug. 14, 2026

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

From Salon Jul. 11, 2026

Another that bodes poorly is the cheerful consensus: Trivariate looked at analyst rating summary scores tracked by S&P Capital IQ over 25 years.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 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

“Hello, Ms. Bayer,” Mr. Espinosa says in a bright, cheerful voice.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell




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