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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3
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
Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Cowards need a crowd to cheer them on to validate their selfish actions.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2025
CNN Money, 5 July 2025
Stunning cityscapes and the cheers of the crowd will propel you towards a memorable finish at the Texas State Capitol on Congress Ave.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Verb
Not someone who cheers them on but someone who names what others won’t.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Cowards need a crowd to cheer them on to validate their selfish actions.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2025
Noun
Whoops, cheers, and gasps were heard throughout the crowd as racers tried to outpace each other on Thursday — some stumbling ungracefully in unruly heels towards the finish line.
—CNN Money, 5 July 2025
Stunning cityscapes and the cheers of the crowd will propel you towards a memorable finish at the Texas State Capitol on Congress Ave.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheer
Verb
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Centre Court applauded the No 1 seed for her quick reaction.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Davies then applauded the work that was done last year following a deadly multiple 18-wheeler accident on Interstate 40 in Monroe County.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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After a conversation with Jaguar Bite Production VP Juan Pablo Solano, one of the founders of the company, Bolt felt reassured that Solano and his partners would personally manage the film.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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Last month the Senate passed legislation that would regulate a form of cryptocurrency known as stablecoins, the first of what the industry hopes will be a wave of bills to bolster its legitimacy and reassure consumers.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Fans have already started expressing their glee over the news on social media.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
11 June 2025
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As the country’s friends have looked on in horror and its rivals have watched with glee, the United States has gone from indispensable to insufferable.—
KORI SCHAKE,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Temporary air conditioning units can provide relief from extreme heat, however these systems consume tremendous amounts of energy.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The Cubs, meanwhile, sought payroll relief and had a glut of outfielders following their offseason acquisition of Tucker.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Each meal service is also accompanied by a variety of premium wine and spirits as well as soft drinks.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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Nearby is also Saint Paul Mountain Farms, an orchard and vineyard producing local wines, hard ciders and spirits.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Bello walked off the mound to a standing ovation, and following the game Cora heaped praise on the third-year right-hander.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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When the long round number finally in his back pocket, the crowd responded with the lengthy standing ovation.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
3 July 2025
Verb
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We’re praised for being caring, warm, and vulnerable, but only until those same qualities make someone else uncomfortable.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
14 July 2025
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But while Johnson critics praised the move as fiscally responsible, mayoral allies blasted it as a reckless effort to block the City Council majority’s will.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The French club’s Europa League participation next season was assured.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Police have assured that the scene is a stunt and not a real emergency.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
11 July 2025
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“Cheer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheer. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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