How to Use cheery in a Sentence

cheery

adjective
  • The cheery duet was a warm and fuzzy way to cap off the week.
    — Heather Gardner, EW.com, 26 June 2020
  • That sets the tone, and things don’t get much cheerier from there.
    — Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Build your own cheery retreat just a few steps away from home.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Plus, the lotion comes in cheery, bright scents such as lemon and rose.
    — Deanne Revel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2020
  • This cheery train of thought gave Voltaire plenty to work with.
    — Anthony Gottlieb, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Its leaves look a bit like Texas sage, but its blooms are a cheery bright blue.
    — Neil Sperry, star-telegram, 28 June 2018
  • Their stems and new growth are wine-colored and do present a fresh and cheery look.
    — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Where is it written that a powder room has to be bright and cheery?
    — Charles Curkin, ELLE Decor, 7 Dec. 2022
  • This is not Google where you’re meant to feel bright, cheery and part of a team.
    — Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Oct. 2023
  • And those pink and gold slices give its face a cheery expression too.
    — Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2025
  • This more recent essay, though, is less cheery.
    — Billy Perrigo, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The box design, with its cheery brown bear chefs, is worth framing.
    — Tracey Minkin, Southern Living, 12 July 2023
  • Learn what designers think of this cheery trend and how best to use it.
    — Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
  • This bright, cheery backpack is sure to put a smile on anyone’s face.
    — Camryn Rabideau, USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2020
  • This bright and cheery city is the place to be for anyone who loves boating.
    — Lauren Smith McDonough, House Beautiful, 21 Feb. 2023
  • There’s something very cheery about it, in the same way there was about reggae.
    — Kenneth Partridge, Billboard, 23 May 2018
  • The hydrangea blue shade is bright and cheery and will add a pop of color to your kitchen.
    — Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
  • In another, a cheery Barnes holds aloft a glass of green juice.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 9 Jan. 2024
  • That cheery setting gave them plenty of leeway to go dark with the plot.
    — Tom Roland, Billboard, 29 Nov. 2022
  • Cutting fresh corn from the cob is a must for these cheery summer pizzas.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 28 Apr. 2026
  • One cheery 7-year-old girl asked Santa not for a toy but for a sweater.
    — Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2023
  • In the winter, the fireplace would cast a cheery glow on the corner.
    — Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 12 June 2024
  • The cheery and knowledgeable staff add as much to the store as its contents.
    — Gary Stoller, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • For a fun and cheery look, blend different teeny tiny fruits.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • The cheery hue reflects the scent of yuzu, mandarin and neroli blossom.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
  • Match the chirping birds and cheerier moods with a fun, fresh manicure.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The dusty earth was already making the cheery bright colours look dull and faded.
    — Hazlitt, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Learn all about the cheery color and how to implement it in your home this year.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025
  • Though the cheery day-to-day of Today may not ever feel quite the same.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The varying stripe sizes and bold hues make for the cheeriest summer nail look.
    — Mica Ricketts, Refinery29, 4 Aug. 2025

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