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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2
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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1
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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2
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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3
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
semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2025
While the Fed balances an increasingly complicated dynamic, investors are cheering the prospect of a rate-cutting cycle – even as experts warn the market is increasingly divorced from economic reality.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2025
The team crowded around Johnson and offered hugs with celebratory cheers, shaking him around as Johnson got a bright smile on his face.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Argentine investors cheered the announcement, which came after the peso and stocks had tumbled in recent weeks following Milei’s setback in local elections.
—semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2025
While the Fed balances an increasingly complicated dynamic, investors are cheering the prospect of a rate-cutting cycle – even as experts warn the market is increasingly divorced from economic reality.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
Lassauce succeeded and was rewarded with triumphant cheers from his fellow marine biologists on the boat, who knew full well the rarity of what had just been documented for posterity.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2025
The team crowded around Johnson and offered hugs with celebratory cheers, shaking him around as Johnson got a bright smile on his face.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheer
Verb
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Among those applauding at the end was Carmen Chaplin, one of the director’s granddaughters, and even heretics, whose faith in Chaplin is fickle, will have been swept along.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Not all Republicans have applauded the move.—
Meg Kinnard,
Fortune,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Being a signatory to the Abraham Accords offers Abu Dhabi continuous support in Washington, which remains its primary security partner, and can reassure investors that its cities will likely remain safe from Israeli aggression.—
Monica Marks,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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This framing reassures your partner that the relationship’s continuity matters.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The posts themselves ranged from political criticisms to expressions of glee over his death.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
18 Sep. 2025
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Brianna Randall My daughter dropped her backpack and ran straight into the clear mountain lake, whooping with glee.—
Brianna Randall,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the relief is short-lived, as the structures around Shibuya Crossing begin to implode.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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In terms of how the oral medicine works, JOURNAVX provides relief by blocking pain signals found in the periphery, not in the brain, like traditional opioids.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Its people — tough, creative, generous, and endlessly ambitious — deserve leadership that matches their spirit.—
John Foley,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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Then, in February, the 10-day Carnival fills the streets with music, parades, and inventive costumes featuring giant handmade masks that represent fearsome creatures, which scare away winter spirits, or joyful beings celebrating their retreat, dating back to ancient pagan customs.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Benton received a standing ovation.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Sep. 2025
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One of the loudest ovations of the night at Magness came when Landeskog’s major penalty for fighting was announced.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Comments on the Facebook post made light of the situation as well as praising the deputies’ efforts.—
Richard Tribou,
Boston Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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Despite that investment now being walked back, Li Yunfei, a general manager at BYD, praised Buffett and his company.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The exterior is embossed with the brand name that gives it a luxe, high-end feel, but rest assured, its $30 price tag is very much within your travel budget without skimping on quality construction.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Wildmon died on the eve of 2024, his legacy assured.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Cheer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheer. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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