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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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
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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
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
Noun
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With a subtle widening of his eyes and smiling curl of his lips, Denzel Washington conveyed a sense not of fear but of relief—that the martyrdom Malcolm had so long envisioned had finally come.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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The risk to borrowers’ credit scores dates back to policy decisions made when former President Joe Biden's administration resumed federal student loan payments after a period of relief that had been enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
2 May 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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This is a slightly moving target because of the variable ABV of the spirit—a 40 percent whisky will need less sweetness than a 45 or 50 percent whisky—so the above ratio is a guideline based on a 40 or 43 percent scotch.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2025
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Her comments were cited in media reports from Politico and the New York Times, with Politico noting that her comments got a standing ovation.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
2 May 2025
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Soto may not get an ovation at Nats Park this weekend.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Abel is well regarded by Berkshire's managers and Buffett has praised his business acumen for years.—
Time,
Time,
3 May 2025
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Star Florence Pugh and director Jake Schreier praise Marvel for making a big-budget comic book movie about such an emotional and real issue.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
3 May 2025
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No rival can have higher merit payments than the team finishing in first, while Liverpool are also assured of the highest facility fees payout after being televised 29 times in the UK this season, the same as Arsenal.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Starting with simplicity as your goal or focus will almost assure a lousy result.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Cheer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheer. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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