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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blithesome
Adjective
  • Plant was putting them through a cheerful endurance test, but the filmmakers were used to the hunt.
    Steve Appleford, SPIN, 17 Feb. 2025
  • Available in both a cheerful yellow daffodil and a muted pastel lavender, this handbag can add a vibrant statement to your outfit or a subtle pop of color.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • 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, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The Kennedy Center is an American Jewel, and must reflect the brightest STARS on its stage from all across our Nation.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Look for cabbage that feels heavy for its size, has nice, bright green, crisp leaves, and has little to no blemishes or brown spots.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The same jolly collection also returns to the Top Streaming Albums chart for another year.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Winter break is a jolly time of the year for many children.
    Holly Garcia, Parents, 31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Last week, Trump struck an optimistic note about Saudi-Israel normalization, claiming Riyadh wasn’t demanding an independent Palestinian state in return.
    Abbas Al Lawati, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
  • While these stocks struggled, Wall Street is optimistic.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Other spots for post-ski merriment are The St. Regis Bar and The Vintage Room, both at St. Regis Deer Valley where raw bar delicacies, sushi and festive cocktails are flowing.
    Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Always one to break away from conventional norms, Miuccia Prada showcased festive cocktail dresses with colorful windbreakers, including a silver sequin spring dress with a bright yellow jacket.
    Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Blithesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blithesome. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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