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
Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
At least his girlfriend was there to cheer him on.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025
Colson Thayer, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
This free, family-friendly festival will feature activities for all ages with special performances from Nick Danger Trio, the Miller Community Theater, the West Side Theatre Guild’s Repertoire Dance Company, Beachfront Dance and local school cheer squads.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Colorado officials cheered Biden’s decision.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
At least his girlfriend was there to cheer him on.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
Once Sampson picked him up, the crowd erupted in cheers.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
This free, family-friendly festival will feature activities for all ages with special performances from Nick Danger Trio, the Miller Community Theater, the West Side Theatre Guild’s Repertoire Dance Company, Beachfront Dance and local school cheer squads.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheer
Verb
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From hiding, opposition leader María Corina Machado applauded the recent statements against the cartel.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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Jude Law’s Vladimir Putin applauded for 10+ min Olivier Assayas is bringing us political intrigue, and Venice ate it up.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Horowitz, who has written multiple books about the mental lives of dogs, was reassuring on this point.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
7 Sep. 2025
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Mayor Barbara Lee reassured fans a day before the match.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The news of the two pop culture sweethearts getting engaged nearly broke the internet as fans expressed their glee and warm wishes, while others played amateur sleuths to figure out just how the engagement took place.—
Joyce Orlando,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Aug. 2025
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Since the alleged attacker’s face was clearly visible in profile in the video, thousands of onlookers took glee in imagining that a suspect would quickly be identified and face consequences in his workplace as well as with the law.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Even so, staff also rely on cold rags and ice vests for relief.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The relief group stepped up after José Berríos lasted just two innings Tuesday.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But seeing the children in the shelter − along with the Red Cross staff − brightens her spirit.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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But the new film, set in 1986, finds the Warrens dealing with a bunch of personal matters, as well as a Pennsylvania family haunted by a mirror cursed with malevolent spirits.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tribute video and standing ovation for Merrill Kelly back at Chase Field.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Rothrock, a Seattle native, made it 3-0 five minutes later, drawing a deafening ovation from the home crowd.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Parents expressed concerns and criticism over the handling of the situation, praising Gonzalez's impact on the school community.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Experts have praised this trend for offsetting unrealistic beauty standards that are especially pervasive on social media.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Since Blood of My Blood has already been renewed for a second season, viewers can rest assured that Julia and Henry’s reunion is a matter of when and how, not if.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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Concentrating the Black population in a majority-minority district assures some degree of representation.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Cheer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheer. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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