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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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
Andy Rose, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
His first on-air position was at NBC 6 South Florida, with his folks cheering him on from their living room a few miles away.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 1 June 2025
Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 2 June 2025
Three cheers to the 2024-2025 Minnesota Timberwolves basketball club!
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Verb
Across the board, the demands have been cheered by conservative figures and organizations who see elite US institutions of higher learning as home to radical ideas and anti-Jewish bias and thus easy and deserving targets.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
His first on-air position was at NBC 6 South Florida, with his folks cheering him on from their living room a few miles away.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 1 June 2025
Noun
And with that, a round of cheers, santés, and kanpais erupted around the table.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 2 June 2025
Three cheers to the 2024-2025 Minnesota Timberwolves basketball club!
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheer
Verb
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Mayor James Demetriades applauded the board’s decision, and said his town’s schools and some of their students are being unfairly singled out.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2025
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Despite Macchio feeling his skills were a little rough, Ripa and Consuelos plus the audience applauded for seeing the original Karate Kid in action.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Less Is More In an effort to reassure, many leaders flood teams with excessive updates, data, dashboards and updates, ironically creating confusion instead of clarity.—
David Meade,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The network evening newscasts are still considered the flagships of the broadcast news divisions, the anchor chairs where legends like Cronkite, Jennings, Brokaw, Walters and Rather informed the nation day in and day out, and reassured them in times of tumult and crisis.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Fines and any restriction or suspension of the driver’s license aren’t going to be met with glee by the driver, either.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
30 May 2025
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Some Yankees were upset during the offseason, feeling the Dodgers took too much glee and rubbed it in about the Yankees’ metdown in the fifth inning of Game 5.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
Noun
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People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick relief medicine handy.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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Homeowners whose homes were severely damaged or destroyed by the fires that scorched the Pacific Palisades and Altadena communities in January may qualify for up to $20,000 in mortgage relief.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Garrett, Allegany and Washington counties are now symbols of neglect, where economic despair has replaced the industrious and seemingly indomitable spirit that had once defined them.—
Daniel A.C. McBride,
Baltimore Sun,
1 June 2025
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As actual spirits, released from their corporeal form, or visions conjured up by the eyes or minds of those who see them—or something else?—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2025
Noun
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The movie debuted at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival back in January, where Lopez was visibly emotional as audiences stood for a lengthy ovation.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Though it’s received mixed reviews thus far, the modern adaptation scored a six-minute standing ovation at last month’s premiere, where Washington and Lee shared laughs with rapper A$AP Rocky and actor Jeffrey Wright, who both co-star in the film.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Mamdani has also been praised as a prolific communicator and has run a social media-savvy campaign.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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During the trophy ceremony, Paolini praised her partner.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Companies that issue stablecoins are meant to hold reserves of other assets to back their coins and assure buyers about their value.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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There are so many cures to be discovered, sources of energy to be revealed – the discoveries that will shape the future and assure American competitiveness into the next century.—
Ann Kirschner,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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“Cheer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheer. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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