1
as in to brighten
to become glad or hopeful
cheer up—things are bound to get better
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2
as in to encourage
to fill with courage or strength of purpose
the general's speech cheered up the troops tremendously
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheer (up)
Verb
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After predictably dimming for multiple months, the stellar explosion inexplicably began brightening again.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
14 Aug. 2025 -
Only the edges of the sand dunes, and the sky just above them, were beginning to brighten.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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The hub, which launched on Aug. 5, encourages disabled travelers and others who might need special accommodations to take advantage of all the Golden State has to offer.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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In addition to the sheer number of users on the platform, YouTube’s algorithm encourages the viewing of additional video podcasts, which also helps the numbers.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Aug. 2025
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The smells that inspire the fragrance mastermind at Hermès By Linda Wells Photo-Illustration: Chop Choppish Shop Read On Machine-Head Slumber Party New cutting-edge earbuds block noise and lull you to sleep.—
Jeanne Malle,
Air Mail,
7 Aug. 2025
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The haunted house, inspired by the iconic 80s horror film of the same name, first featured at the annual mecca for horror fans in 2018.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Jena had looked up at the old woman, through a haze of rank blood and bloated flies and plundering weakness, and had known she never would.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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After dinner, on weekends, the prime activity is to take a chair by the river, grab a glass of wine or a cup of tea (and a cookie) and look up at the stars in this dark sky region, comparing impressions with other guests.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Cheer (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheer%20%28up%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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