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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
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
From the bleachers of the Abe Stark Arena, our college friends cheered wildly as Phil, who was a novice, performed a few simple spins.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
Paula Wethington, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
The meeting room erupted in cheers when the hiring became official.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Vance was spotted cheering for the red, white and blue when Alex Carpenter notched the first goal for the Americans.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
From the bleachers of the Abe Stark Arena, our college friends cheered wildly as Phil, who was a novice, performed a few simple spins.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
The reactions shown on the nature center's livestream video as Woody looked outside and then backed into its shelter were a mix of boos and cheers.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
The meeting room erupted in cheers when the hiring became official.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheer
Verb
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His ability to not only balance our budget but to turn a surplus while adding so many citizens is a model that should be applauded and envied.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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Appeal expected Immigration advocates and lawyers involved in the litigation applauded the decision.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026
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France opened its consulate the same day, a move that paired with Canada’s opening, and underscores European and Canadian aims to reassure Greenlanders worried about a possible annexation.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Feb. 2026
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As the rebels closed in on Damascus on December 7, 2024, Assad reassured his aides and subordinates that victory was near, and then fled in the night on a Russian jet, telling almost no one.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When Huskies head coach Dan Hurley called a timeout, a sellout crowd of 19,812 erupted with deafening glee.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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In so doing, Censori and Ye ruined it—to her glee.—
Anna Peele,
Vanity Fair,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday signed off on a plan to give financial relief to Palisades fire victims who are seeking to rebuild, endorsing it nearly 10 months after Mayor Karen Bass first announced it.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The ruling brought a wave of relief to South Florida's Haitian community, where fear and uncertainty have loomed for months.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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To see him in such high spirits, seemingly not dampened by being rested for the final half-hour as Chelsea continue to manage his minutes, was a rare treat.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The spirit and the symbolism were, at times, undecipherable.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Chock and Bates were welcomed by the loudest ovation of any competitors.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
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Ukraine’s athletes were also greeted with a rousing ovation.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the same breath, Cosgrove praised Diggins for being vulnerable throughout her rise up the ranks, such as sharing her struggle with an eating disorder, which has played a role in inspiring the next generation to face their own struggles.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2026
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Murad Awawdeh, president and CEO of the New York Immigration Coalition, praised the mayor’s directive in a statement.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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This isn’t shaping up as one of those years with a McDavid-level or even Bedard-level prospect waiting with the first pick, but in a way that’s even more incentive to tank for dead last, assuring no worse than a top-three pick in a year where that still might get you the best player.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Vonn clapped back on both, assuring the doctor that her ACL was, in fact, fully torn and the mental performance coach that her life was quite full, thank you very much.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Cheer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheer. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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