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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3
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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as in to brighten
to become glad or hopeful
cheer up—things are bound to get better
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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 cheer
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
Everyone in the video started cheering, and Theegala stood up and clapped.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 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
Watch a happy grandma cheer her grandson's publishing deal.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
Everyone in the video started cheering, and Theegala stood up and clapped.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 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
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
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For the last year, individuals and businesses affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton qualify for tax relief, as well as disaster victims in parts of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Mexico, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Alaska.—
Cora Lewis,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Warming from climate change is making the pollen season longer, and more people are going to the doctor each year looking for relief, according to a recent research review published in the journal The Laryngoscope.—
Andrea Muraskin,
NPR,
19 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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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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In the film, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival and earned a six-minute standing ovation, Fraser plays a reclusive writing professor, Charlie, attempting to reconnect with his estranged daughter.—
Diana Pearl,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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By that point, City were rampant — and nobody did more to change the pattern of the match than De Bruyne, who was given a standing ovation when he was substituted late on.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Katherine, an avid reader who loves James Joyce and modern poetry, tries her hand at screenwriting, with Fred’s encouragement.—
Mark Athitakis,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Not only this, his friends also came to his defense, offering words of encouragement.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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It’s been linked to everything from lower stress to better mood, for starters.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
28 Apr. 2025
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Almost all the picks were in, and the mood was light.—
Richard Deitsch,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The applause break got added in, and then they were satiated.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2025
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His performance left the coaches visibly moved, and the audience responded with raucous applause.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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May the risen Christ, our hope, grant peace and consolation to the African peoples who are victims of violence and conflict, especially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in Sudan and South Sudan.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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But that wasn’t much consolation, as the 4-0 loss to Max Fried and the Yankees at Steinbrenner Field not only capped a disappointing homestand but further highlighted the inconsistencies and inefficiencies with the Rays offense.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Cheer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheer. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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