1
as in to applaud
to declare enthusiastic approval of
critics and fans alike have cheered the latest addition to the author's series of fantasy novels
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as in to reassure
to ease the grief or distress of
let's hope that these flowers will cheer my ailing aunt at least a little
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as in glee
a mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter
a birthday celebration filled with affection and cheer
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as in relief
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble
the visiting general had some words of cheer for each of the hospital's recuperating soldiers
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as in spirit
a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion
be of good cheer in this Christmas season
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as in ovation
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval
all three movies in the series received cheers from fans of the novels
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Recent Examples of cheer
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Investors and traders cheered the ceasefire, even as analysts warned that global oil supply worries have not gone away.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
Paula Wethington, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
The actor, who played teacher Will Schuester in the Fox series, picked Jane Lynch, who appeared as Will's archnemesis, cheer coach Sue Sylvester.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Taurus April 20 – May 20 Change feels better when friends are cheering you on!
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Investors and traders cheered the ceasefire, even as analysts warned that global oil supply worries have not gone away.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
Fans were encouraged to gather outside the Crisler Center arena to wave and cheer as the team arrived.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
The actor, who played teacher Will Schuester in the Fox series, picked Jane Lynch, who appeared as Will's archnemesis, cheer coach Sue Sylvester.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheer
Verb
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Nicole Sganga Officials like Budd applauded Mullin's decision to rescind a memo from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem last summer requiring her office's approval on all DHS contracts and grants over $100,000 — including FEMA disaster relief.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Ford was applauded for his versatility during the 2024 season, but failed to win the starting guard job last year.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Holden also reassured parents who had concerns about communication.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The apparently contradictory statements did not reassure investors — oil prices jumped and stocks fell after his speech.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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What wasn't hidden was their apparent glee.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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But that he – along with fellow Pittsburgher Wiz Khalifa and country star Kane Brown – has been tapped to perform during the 2026 NFL Draft in his hometown has the gregarious rocker vibrating with glee.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Say goodbye to back pain and sore muscles with the Chirp Wheel XR 3-Pack, your at-home toolkit for extreme relief.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Amjadi says the two-week pause offers temporary relief, but uncertainty remains with a long road to recovery.—
Ubah Ali
April 7,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ancient Mayans later believed cenotes were sacred portals to the underworld, where gods and spirits dwelled.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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By the 1980s, the mob had slowed, but some say the spirit of the mafia never left Gaetano's basement.—
Kennedy Cook,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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McLean walked off the field to an ovation from the visiting fans and from many of the home fans as well.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The 41-year-old Burns received a nice ovation from the home crowd when he was recognized for the accomplishment during the first television timeout of the game.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Dewitt also praised JaCorey Stewart’s speed.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Then praised Illini Nation for its support.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Altman assured him that Sutskever was holding firm.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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But Mas assured skeptics that all would work out.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Cheer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheer. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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