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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
ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
On the Republican side of the aisle, lawmakers cheered for several minutes.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
By the time overtime started, the players had already gone to the field, but a group of minor leaguers in the team’s gym watched on a TV there and exploded in cheers when the USA won.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Japan's benchmark briefly hit a record high as investors were cheered by an overnight Wall Street rally driven by optimism about the artificial-intelligence boom.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
On the Republican side of the aisle, lawmakers cheered for several minutes.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
And cheers to the team’s decision to include the children of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, who was expected to be on the team had he not been killed in a traffic accident in 2024, on the ice after the game.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
By the time overtime started, the players had already gone to the field, but a group of minor leaguers in the team’s gym watched on a TV there and exploded in cheers when the USA won.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheer
Verb
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The war has torn up a fifth of the country, but even with scant, erratic assistance, Ukrainians must emerge from the dust, to be applauded by the West, and go it close-to-alone again.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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But Everton were applauded off the field and fans who remained at the end sang in support of their team.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The district added that it was reassured by the safeguards presented but will continue evaluating its partnership with the company.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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But Weiss’ security team wasn’t reassured.—
Elliott Broidy,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Facts about elephant seals—a bull’s responsibility to impregnate his harem of females, birthing and nursing—though presented scientifically, put the children in a state of wild glee that a thousand-year-old redwood tree or a century-old lighthouse could not induce.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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His six year old cousin opened the door and broke out in pure glee, rushing back to call for his mother.—
Yousra Elbagir,
Time,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Hasal, however, stood up to the task, denying the penalty attempt with a diving save to Nielsen’s great relief.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Noah Whittaker allowed one run in three innings of relief to earn the win for Newport Harbor.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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Reiner made a film that was poignant and inspiring, and Shaiman's music captures not only the spirit of the film, but of the dear friend who made it.—
Tracy Smith,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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With his bright smile, playful spirit, and creative mind, Jeycen continues to discover and explore the world in his own unique way.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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At the end of her remarks, Mushinsky received an extended standing ovation from her colleagues in the House.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2026
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When Quenneville entered the locker room after the game, Ducks players gave him an ovation and surprised him by wearing fake versions of his signature mustache.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In a statement on Friday, Lamont praised Quiros’ record as commissioner and thanked him for his years of service.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2026
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Pennsylvania senators praise decision to strike Iran Democratic Senator John Fetterman took to X (formerly Twitter) to praise the operation.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The winner of the primary contest is all but assured to win the general election.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Mar. 2026
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With a newly safe Republican seat, whoever emerges from the GOP primary is all but assured to win in November.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Cheer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheer. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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