1
as in brightened
to become glad or hopeful
cheer up—things are bound to get better
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2
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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Ginger, citrus, and retinol make this a one-stop-shop for a plumper complexion, firmer skin, wrinkle reduction, improved circulation, and brightened dark circles.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
9 June 2026 -
The addition of vitamin C has noticeably brightened and evened out my skin tone.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 May 2026
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The team looked inspired, and cohesive, from the start.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
13 June 2026
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The standard wheels were replaced with large biomimetic paws inspired by the broad feet of polar bears.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Her daughter looked up Beckwith, who sparked controversy during private conversations after his speech about his disdain for the LGBTQ+ community.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 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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Anyone walking past the mini gallery is encouraged to take what speaks to them, and to even drop off bits of their own work.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
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Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2026
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“Cheered (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheered%20%28up%29. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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