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as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition
a blithesome girl who never seems to be sad or angry
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as in merry
indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor
a blithesome and silly joke among old friends
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Plus, their cheerful blooms and tall stems ensure these flowers will be a striking addition to any landscape.—
Renee Freemon Mulvihill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2025 -
Washington earlier this month abruptly suspended military aid to Ukraine following a heated exchange between Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, just hours after the cheerful TSMC ceremony.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN,
13 Mar. 2025
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Get inspired by these merry, bright, and unabashedly playful interiors from past editions of AD All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.—
Madeleine Luckel,
Architectural Digest,
24 Feb. 2025
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Tristan’s on pigeon patrol, and a merry Christmas to all.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2025
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The Vera Bradley design includes a bright and vibrant floral pattern on one side and a more subtle blue embroidery on the other.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
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Keep in mind that the shamrock green color, though very bright and cheery, is the only color option.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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The same jolly collection also returns to the Top Streaming Albums chart for another year.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Winter break is a jolly time of the year for many children.—
Holly Garcia,
Parents,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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James Fishback, the originator of the DOGE dividend idea, remains optimistic about the proposal's potential.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Anne Tergesen’s recent Wall Street Journal piece, The 401(k) Has Reached a Tipping Point in Its Takeover of American Retirement, paints an optimistic picture of a retirement system finally hitting its stride.—
Brian Menickella,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The festive evening, which includes cuisine from Arthur’s, an open bar and a silent auction, begins at 5 p.m. March 30 at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. in Orlando.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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The clip showed life before the tragedy — carpool rides and sing-a-longs with the kids as well as festive house parties with the neighbors gathered together — followed by Céline finding her son Max seconds too late, and the torment both families faced as a result.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Blithesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blithesome. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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