1
as in brightened
to become glad or hopeful
cheer up—things are bound to get better
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as in inspired
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 cheered (up)
Verb
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The addition of vitamin C has noticeably brightened and evened out my skin tone.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 May 2026 -
Queen Camilla brightened her wardrobe in a springtime Fiona Clare blue dress for a garden party at Hillsborough Castle on Wednesday in Hillsborough, Northern Ireland.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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The 90-minute panel was filled with steady applause, loud cheers, and overt enthusiasm for the NBC series inspired by Buzz Bissinger’s nonfiction book and the subsequent film of the same name.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 May 2026
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Keep scrolling to shop more denim midi skirts and button-up shirts inspired by Julia Roberts.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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But beyond that, he’s encouraged by the fact that the young creators who’ve already had enormous success online still value the cultural currency of theatrical movies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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The pastor encouraged his community to know that there is courage in choosing not to give up, but instead to search together for the place for them.—
HANNAH RUHOFF,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
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Tributes Social media is covered with memories of Newsome, from family, former coworkers and those who looked up to on television.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
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The painting was clearly and legibly signed NC WYETH, and could have easily been looked up before donating.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
18 May 2026
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“Cheered (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheered%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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