1
as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition
a blithe, obedient child
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2
as in merry
indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor
a blithe remark that good food enjoyed with good company makes good wine seem even better
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3
as in nonchalant
having or showing freedom from worries or troubles
he has a blithe attitude about ever having to earn a living because he knows there's a trust fund in his future
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Recent Examples of blithe
These lines are both nervous tics and statements of blithe confidence.
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Phillip MacIak, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Yes, the sun might be glancing off the snowdrifts, and the birds may be chirping away with blithe exuberance.
—Celine Nguyen, The Atlantic, 20 Mar. 2024
This is a sleazy, wretched racket, yet the film is nearly as blithe about it as Shawn is.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 13 July 2023
The blithe behavior of the officers and young women staffers in the photo is often unsettling, especially when the eight-member ensemble cast add an eerie soundtrack of laughter, accordion music or clattering spoons, as when the women eat fresh blueberries from china bowls.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2022
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Phillip MacIak, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Yes, the sun might be glancing off the snowdrifts, and the birds may be chirping away with blithe exuberance.
—Celine Nguyen, The Atlantic, 20 Mar. 2024
This is a sleazy, wretched racket, yet the film is nearly as blithe about it as Shawn is.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 13 July 2023
The blithe behavior of the officers and young women staffers in the photo is often unsettling, especially when the eight-member ensemble cast add an eerie soundtrack of laughter, accordion music or clattering spoons, as when the women eat fresh blueberries from china bowls.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blithe
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The YouTuber greets everyone — fan on the street, friend, foe, sitting Congressmen, and unsuspecting Rolling Stone staffer — the same, with a cheerful smile and an already rolling camera crew.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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The pet supplement space is crowded with options, many of which have cheerful packaging and confident claims, yet little transparency about efficacy.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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In Don’t Get High, an alpha dork and her merry gang of dweebs start an anti-drug group at their high school to make friends and influence people.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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From a massive 9-foot fir to a charming 3-foot tabletop tree, score up to 58% off a one-time buy that’ll last for years of merry memories.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Aug. 2025
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Warren, in his typically nonchalant fashion, downplayed his early impact in the Colts’ offense.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Faced with punishment from school administrators, Westman appeared alternately nervous and nonchalant, the former employee said.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
29 Aug. 2025
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Perhaps Vrabel knew something optimistic fans did not know.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Klarna was unusually optimistic about AI’s capabilities.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Instead of its usual jolly cartoons, the channel began broadcasting footage of Russian military parades accompanied by music of the Russian nationalist singer Oleg Gazmanov.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 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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Handcrafted swings made from local olive wood hang throughout the resort, evoking a sense of innocence and carefree luxury.—
Caitlin Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Cata and her sister Eva (Martina García) are spending a carefree summer at their grandparents’ house in Mallorca when suddenly their beloved grandmother Catalina (Marta Angelat) dies, and their innocent holiday, as well as this movie, takes a tragic turn.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Pixel’s Magic Editor leverages generative AI tools, which can remove objects in the background, alter lighting, and realistically change the entire mood of a phone (a bright middary sun can easily be compensated for).—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Academy graduate Charlie Tasker is a bright prospect.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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But waiting to carve on the day of the holiday only gives you trick-or-treating night to enjoy their festive glow.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
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Futureplusx 38-Piece Artificial Pumpkin Set Pumpkins are the must-have gourds for bringing a festive look to your home.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Blithe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blithe. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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