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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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
Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Aydin stood up from his seat and briskly walked toward his sister as the crowd cheered.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Orbán acknowledged the election defeat was painful – but vowed to keep fighting, a promise that was welcomed with more cheers and applause.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
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Verb
More than 200 spectators cheered, whistled and shouted encouragement to their favorites during the pageant April 11 at Olive Peirce Middle School’s Performing Arts Center.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Aydin stood up from his seat and briskly walked toward his sister as the crowd cheered.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
The diehard fans at the Sky team watch party at Revolution Brewery erupted in cheers Monday night as Jaquez was selected.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Orbán acknowledged the election defeat was painful – but vowed to keep fighting, a promise that was welcomed with more cheers and applause.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheer
Verb
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But even some of TMZ’s usual detractors have applauded its pivot to name-and-shame political coverage.—
Paula Mejía,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Indiana Chamber of Commerce applauded the funding increase in a release.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Intense national concern even prompted President Lee Jae Myung to make a statement reassuring the public police, fire officials and the military were doing their best to capture the wolf alive.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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For unlike Iran, America doesn’t have thousands of years of history to reassure us that our civilization will survive.—
Melody Moezzi,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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New York with aplomb, expressing glee about the network being able to keep the project a secret.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2026
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Laptop twee tries to pretend those simpler times are accessible, which makes for exaggerated, juvenile glee—a dishonest document of 2026, but a wildly appealing one.—
Samuel Hyland,
Pitchfork,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Recalled from Triple-A Syracuse earlier in the day, left-hander Mitchell Parker (1-0) struck out five in two scoreless innings of relief as the Nationals won for the fourth time in five games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Producer prices came in softer than expected on Tuesday, offering some relief about the effects of inflation in coming months coming as a result of the war.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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The days of the secluded mathematician chalking up a blackboard have largely given way to a collaborative spirit as math has become increasingly technical.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Customized services from the building’s concierge available to all include events such as wine and spirits tastings that will bring neighbors together.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The family of Troy Murray, a former forward and team broadcaster who died last month, got one of the day's loudest ovations when they were shown on the videoboard.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Megan Thee Stallion’s Broadway experience hasn’t been all roses and standing ovations.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The response was praised by Republican politicians, who widely denounced the content of the chats, which was filled with slurs for Black, Jewish and gay people and included graphic calls for violence against Black people.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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Cornice headboards are trending again, praised for a classic, layered look.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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Kiggans, however, is in a tough seat and is not assured of re-election even if the gerrymander fails.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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Conservative former congresswoman Keiko Fujimori has assured her spot in June’s ballot after taking the top slot among 35 presidential hopefuls.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Cheer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheer. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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