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as in applauds
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 reassures
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 consolations
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 spirits
a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion
be of good cheer in this Christmas season
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as in ovations
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 cheers
Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Waukesha County cheers key step in the process For Waukesha County, Boardman's statement satisfies officials' hope that state transportation leaders are at least acknowledging the importance of I-94 locally and are following the steps necessary to make a project happen at some point.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
But a larger battle and debate lies ahead for the country in the aftermath of this action as many Democrats say this crosses a critical line as the president cheers the indictment on social media.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
This is one of the worst of them, with Alec Baldwin bravely fighting to bring Medgar Evers’s assassin to justice while Whoopi Goldberg cheers him on and cries.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2025
The group cheers the guests on with catchy chants to excite them for their appearances.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
An American Swiftie who also cheers for the Chiefs asked her Brazilian counterparts about it on social media Thursday.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Their 10-year-old daughter cheers three to four times a week and also does runners club twice a week, while their son plays soccer one to two times a week.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
So far Pakistan’s diplomatic game is raising cheers back home.
—Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Normally, the intersection of 3rd and D Streets is quiet on weekends, but during the No Kings protest, the streets echoed with chants, music, cowbells, the honks of motorists showing support and the cheers of protestors in response.
—Madeline Armstrong, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
When the band raced to a halt, the crowd went absolutely crazy, its cheers reverberating across the park.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 14 Oct. 2025
When a lawyer representing Google confirmed at a September public meeting that the company was pulling its data center proposal, cheers erupted from sign-waving residents.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
The Grand Palais is on its feet and sending cheers.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
There were loud cheers this morning as images of the first hostages being released appeared on a big screen along with interviews of the hostages’ mothers and other family members.
—Yamiche Alcindor, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
Hostage Square in the Israeli capital of Tel Aviv erupted in cheers and song, as thousands gathered to celebrate their homecoming.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
Nothing good will ever happen to the Maple Leafs, or anyone who cheers for them.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Waukesha County cheers key step in the process For Waukesha County, Boardman's statement satisfies officials' hope that state transportation leaders are at least acknowledging the importance of I-94 locally and are following the steps necessary to make a project happen at some point.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
But a larger battle and debate lies ahead for the country in the aftermath of this action as many Democrats say this crosses a critical line as the president cheers the indictment on social media.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
This is one of the worst of them, with Alec Baldwin bravely fighting to bring Medgar Evers’s assassin to justice while Whoopi Goldberg cheers him on and cries.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2025
The group cheers the guests on with catchy chants to excite them for their appearances.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
An American Swiftie who also cheers for the Chiefs asked her Brazilian counterparts about it on social media Thursday.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Their 10-year-old daughter cheers three to four times a week and also does runners club twice a week, while their son plays soccer one to two times a week.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
As Warner watched from a private box with his ankle in a cast along with wife Sydney and son Beau — to thunderous cheers when shown on the Jumbotron — the second-year linebacker from Florida State saw the game as a homage to his mentor.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
So far Pakistan’s diplomatic game is raising cheers back home.
—Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Normally, the intersection of 3rd and D Streets is quiet on weekends, but during the No Kings protest, the streets echoed with chants, music, cowbells, the honks of motorists showing support and the cheers of protestors in response.
—Madeline Armstrong, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
When the band raced to a halt, the crowd went absolutely crazy, its cheers reverberating across the park.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 14 Oct. 2025
When a lawyer representing Google confirmed at a September public meeting that the company was pulling its data center proposal, cheers erupted from sign-waving residents.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
The Grand Palais is on its feet and sending cheers.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
There were loud cheers this morning as images of the first hostages being released appeared on a big screen along with interviews of the hostages’ mothers and other family members.
—Yamiche Alcindor, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
Hostage Square in the Israeli capital of Tel Aviv erupted in cheers and song, as thousands gathered to celebrate their homecoming.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheers
Verb
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But there are clearly no hard feelings, as the three actresses hug and marvel while the crowd applauds.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Sep. 2025
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Both get up and the winner raises the arm of the loser and applauds him briefly in a sign of respect.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This framing reassures your partner that the relationship’s continuity matters.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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By keeping everyone moving on schedule, the Airport Dad reassures themselves that the trip will go smoothly.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Droll and deadpan, Starnone’s novel offers an accounting of the tolls and the consolations of lifelong artistic pursuit.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Yet even in an awkward or hurtful breakup conversation, the person being broken up with is still offered the dignity of being told to their face that the relationship is ending; ghostees aren’t even allowed these small consolations.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For bones, spirits, and some menacing dolls, here’s where to go for a fright.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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Budj Bim assigned the weeping she-oak (Casuarina) trees, whose whispering voices can be heard in the wind, to be the guardian spirits of the landscape.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For almost three hours, at the invitation-only ceremony, the three inductees were celebrated with words, song and ovations in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s intimate CMA Theater.—
Nancy Kruh,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Other than the core players and bench boss Kris Knoblauch, Aubry got one of the loudest ovations during pregame introductions on Wednesday.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Deol praises Khan’s approach to the material.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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Fortenberry is also on the board and praises Pollan’s contributions.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Trespassers of any kind need not be treated as guests, Miss Manners assures you.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
11 Oct. 2025
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This resolution strengthens the foundation for simulating reactor behavior and assures designers that graphite will perform its duties as expected.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hints, counsels, warnings, remonstrations, even encouragements are, in the end, of limited value.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
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Ward and Curlee also started the app Counterbalance, which provides daily encouragements, recipes, community and more.—
Emy LaCroix,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Cheers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheers. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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