as in jolly
indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor
the traditional depiction of Santa Claus as a rotund man with merry, twinkling blue eyes
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Recent Examples of merry
Tori Spelling's daughter didn't have the merriest of Christmases last year.
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Now Quentin and his merry band of murderous gays are dead by her hand, presumably leaving Greg to enjoy an undivided inheritance of $500 million.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 17 Feb. 2025
In the Hollywood version, Julie Andrews plays the adorable Maria opposite Christopher Plummer’s dashing captain, leading their merry band of children out of Austria on the cusp of the Second World War.
—Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
But 50 years in, the legend of Lorne Michaels’ merry circus has already been celebrated, many times over.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Now Quentin and his merry band of murderous gays are dead by her hand, presumably leaving Greg to enjoy an undivided inheritance of $500 million.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 17 Feb. 2025
In the Hollywood version, Julie Andrews plays the adorable Maria opposite Christopher Plummer’s dashing captain, leading their merry band of children out of Austria on the cusp of the Second World War.
—Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
But 50 years in, the legend of Lorne Michaels’ merry circus has already been celebrated, many times over.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for merry
Adjective
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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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Gastronomy and mixology come together with live music in the afternoons to create a festive, atmospheric cocktail lounge.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Fans can enjoy a festive atmosphere and even create their ideal basketball court using cutting-edge AI technology.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Leaders who rely too heavily on a cheerful facade risk creating a culture where pressing issues go unaddressed.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Save: La Santa Open for lunch and dinner, this restaurant offers tacos, enchiladas, and other Mexican favorites in a cheerful, modern space.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Merry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merry. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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