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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
Peter Weber, TheWeek, 18 Mar. 2026
Huge numbers of people will need to travel across the Hudson, and even larger numbers will seek to gather, watch, and cheer their team in New York City.
—Ben Furnas, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Gavi came on in the 82nd minute as a replacement for Raphinha to huge cheers.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Verb
As the heavily Latino crowd cheered Venezuela’s win in Miami, thousands of people also celebrated in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas.
—Peter Weber, TheWeek, 18 Mar. 2026
Huge numbers of people will need to travel across the Hudson, and even larger numbers will seek to gather, watch, and cheer their team in New York City.
—Ben Furnas, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
Alas, those rooting for niche history in the desert soon traded their prospective cheers for the visceral groans.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Gavi came on in the 82nd minute as a replacement for Raphinha to huge cheers.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheer
Verb
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These films are welcomed into the room and applauded for their craftsmanship, but they’re rarely offered a true seat at the head of the table.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
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As clips of the anti-Trump messaging in Denver spread online, some commenters applauded the people or person responsible for the recording.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Former commercial airline pilot Marco Chan, a senior lecturer in aviation security at the UK’s Buckinghamshire New University, agrees that anyone with travel plans should feel reassured about flying in the Middle East right now.—
Clare Dight,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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At first glance, that message feels reassuring.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The dangerous joy, the glee and courage, the humor in the face of fate, the wild ramble of a life driven towards the artistic heavens and the daily balm of self obliteration.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
12 Mar. 2026
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On The Late Show, Stephen Colbert could not contain his glee.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The money originally was meant to feed elderly and disabled residents in the district, courtesy of federal pandemic-relief funds given to the county.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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Suspending the fees can provide immediate financial relief for citizens, promote greater accountability and prevent unchecked increases in utility costs.—
Jason Buckel,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Let wonder guide choices that feed your spirit.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Scheffler was thoroughly amused and looked to be in good spirits heading into Sunday.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Kaufman-Renn finally converted off Smith's feed a few minutes later — and all the senior guard did was ever-so-briefly stick a finger in the air as a crowd tilted heavily toward Purdue fans waved signs and gave him a standing ovation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Dejounte Murray had 17 points and a season-high 11 assists, while Zion Williamson and rookie Derrick Queen each scored 14 for the Pelicans (24-46), who received a standing ovation as the final seconds wound down on their sixth straight victory at home and ninth win in their past 13 games overall.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bill Plaschke spoke a quiet and perhaps unintended truth in his column praising the competitiveness of the World Baseball Classic.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Both took time out from their preparations at Viejas Arena to praise each other.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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By narrowing the ban to just polystyrene and allowing customers to ask for plastic straws and utensils, Bumgardner said he’d been assured groups such as the Connecticut Business and Industry Association would not actively oppose the effort.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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Washington coach Brian Keefe seemed fine with Adebayo scoring big to assure the Heat won the game right to the point his team was on the embarrassing side of history.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Cheer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheer. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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