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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2
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
Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
Titans fans cheered inside the draft theater after hearing Ward's name called.
—NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
After being picked, Golden made his way from the green room to the draft stage where Green Bay fans greeted him with exuberant cheers.
—Greg Bates, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Titans fans cheered inside the draft theater after hearing Ward’s name called.
—Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
Titans fans cheered inside the draft theater after hearing Ward's name called.
—NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
When Golden took the stage, there was a roar of cheers and fireworks exploded over the city.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
After being picked, Golden made his way from the green room to the draft stage where Green Bay fans greeted him with exuberant cheers.
—Greg Bates, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheer
Verb
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After Fitzgerald’s death, a wave of eulogies applauded the author, and at least a couple of them hailed his Jazz Age novel as a classic.—
Alexander Manshel,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2025
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On the touchline, meanwhile, Guardiola was extremely animated, pleading with his fans to have patience and applauding Ake’s more conservative decision.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For years, generative AI vendors have reassured the public and enterprises that large language models are aligned with safety guidelines and reinforced against producing harmful content.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Boeing also reaffirmed its full-year delivery and cash flow targets, helping reassure investors after a series of high-profile setbacks and production slowdowns.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Achieving that would bring not just sporting glee but could also solve many of their financial problems, with the tournament’s new format providing clubs with even more wealth.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Democrats were generally hiding any glee over their fortune, but some acknowledged the shifting winds.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
30 Mar. 2025
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For the last year, individuals and businesses affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton qualify for tax relief, as well as disaster victims in parts of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Mexico, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Alaska.—
Cora Lewis,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Warming from climate change is making the pollen season longer, and more people are going to the doctor each year looking for relief, according to a recent research review published in the journal The Laryngoscope.—
Andrea Muraskin,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Will the new pope revive a more conservative approach to the church or stay in the modern spirit of Francis? The coming days will tell.—
Greg Palkot,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Over time, this becomes a powerful language between you and your spirit.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the film, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival and earned a six-minute standing ovation, Fraser plays a reclusive writing professor, Charlie, attempting to reconnect with his estranged daughter.—
Diana Pearl,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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By that point, City were rampant — and nobody did more to change the pattern of the match than De Bruyne, who was given a standing ovation when he was substituted late on.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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During his papacy, he was both praised and criticized for commenting on political issues, from immigration to LGBTQ issues.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Trump praised the pope at the start of Francis's papacy, in 2013, several years before Trump reached the White House.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
21 Apr. 2025
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During development, a Ubisoft lead publicly assured fans that Shadows would be a big departure from Odyssey, seemingly letting folks know which fanbase the game was meant to please.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
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What’s more, according to the two companies, the administration has also not awarded separate contracts to shipping companies, leaving much of the food assured by the original reinstated contracts stuck in the United States.—
Hana Kiros,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Cheer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheer. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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