Example Sentences

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Marden devoted a chapter to “The Cure for Americanitis” in his book, Cheerfulness as a Life Power.

From Salon • Sep. 12, 2024

Its two predecessors 'Your Courage, Your Cheerfulness, Your Resolution will Bring us Victory' and 'Freedom in Peril' were plastered across the UK.

From The Guardian • Jan. 2, 2013

Cheerfulness about the prospects of tinkering successfully with the economy, and doing a lot more good than harm in the process, contrasts strikingly with the gloominess that tinged economics during much of its history.

From Time Magazine Archive

Cheerfulness and kindness towards the sick are one thing and foolish attempts at encouragement not founded on good reasons quite another.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

A fairy tale told Marjorie comes true, and there enter into her life three good fairies: Industry, Cheerfulness, and Love.

From Little Women or Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy by Alcott, Louisa May