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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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
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
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
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Feminine elements such as florals, draping, and oversized fans nod to the artistry of couture, keeping the spirit of Balmain both rooted in tradition and forward-looking in its vision.—
Essence,
Essence,
13 June 2025
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His office by that morning, two months after his death, had been emptied of its personalizing artifacts, those material traces of experience and spirit.—
Donovan Hohn
June 13,
Literary Hub,
13 June 2025
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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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That line earned Vance his most thunderous ovation of the morning.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2025
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While this is good news, student loan borrowers should remember this drop shouldn't be taken as encouragement to acquire more student debt at lower rates.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Kelly had posted several photos on social media while inside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as insurrectionists injured police officers and destroyed Capitol property with prior encouragement from President Donald Trump at a rally.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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In Los Angeles’ Pico-Robertson neighborhood, the mood was subdued Monday as a smattering of Orthodox families made their way to services to observe Shavuot.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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Xabi Alonso’s arrival as coach has really changed the mood at the Bernabeu.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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However, attendees showed no sign of boredom and punctuated her approximately 30-minute oration at City Hall with applause.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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Several speeches eventually erupted into loud boisterous lectures, while nearly every speech was met with a roaring applause from half the room.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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How can a narrator who can play off Proust against Gillian Rose seriously expect to find consolation in the old myths about the baby in the manger and the man rising from death?—
Book Marks
June 5,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
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As a bit of a consolation present for a Monday evening, the Front Man dropped off a package wrapped tightly in a bow: a new teaser for the final season of Squid Game.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 May 2025
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“Cheer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheer. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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