1
as in encouraging
making one feel good inside
the cheering sight of a child being reunited with a pet that had been lost
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2
as in cheerful
serving to lift one's spirits
cheering words from the doctor that the worst of the treatment was over
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as in ovation
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval
a raucous cheering welcomed the newlyweds
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1
as in applauding
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 reassuring
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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Recent Examples of cheering
Adam Harrington, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Schneider yelled to the cheering crowd.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
The boys’ team helped set up the gym, ran score tables, assisted referees, reset the mats for title matches, and sat mat-side cheering throughout the finals.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
During each Bruin’s routine, their teammates are locked in on the edge of the mat cheering while mimicking key moves.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
That was until Keene, charging from inside the key, got both hands on the ball, got a foot down inbounds and called a timeout before clattering into a group of cheering fans.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
In New York City, protestors gathered in Union Square on Friday afternoon, holding cardboard signs in winter clothing cheering and singing chants against ICE.
—Connor Greene, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Other winners and celebrations There was constant cheering and applause as hundreds of people came dressed up to celebrate educators.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
In the background, a large group of Warkaris—men and women dressed in traditional white attire, colorful saris, turbans and topis—sit in a semicircle, clapping and cheering.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
Educators would have their licenses immediately revoked for cheering political violence under a bill spurred by public educators’ social media posts celebrating Kirk’s assassination in September.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 20 Feb. 2026
Trump critics — and businesses — rejoice Reaction to the ruling quickly poured in, with the loudest voices cheering the demise of the chaotic policy that has been blamed for raising prices and straining long-standing global alliances.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Garrett was fresh off his record-breaking season, and Kim had just competed in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy — with Garrett in the stands cheering her on.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Senior royals, usually greeted by cheering crowds, have in recent years faced occasional heckles from members of the public relating to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026
The dog was probably chuffed to see so many people cheering.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Plenty of current and former students will be cheering them on this spring.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
The home crowd, grumpy and disillusioned a few weeks earlier, are now cheering the team off the pitch.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
In 2008, Jackson wept as Barack Obama gave a victory speech before a cheering crowd in Grant Park upon being elected president.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Schneider yelled to the cheering crowd.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
The boys’ team helped set up the gym, ran score tables, assisted referees, reset the mats for title matches, and sat mat-side cheering throughout the finals.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
During each Bruin’s routine, their teammates are locked in on the edge of the mat cheering while mimicking key moves.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
That was until Keene, charging from inside the key, got both hands on the ball, got a foot down inbounds and called a timeout before clattering into a group of cheering fans.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
In New York City, protestors gathered in Union Square on Friday afternoon, holding cardboard signs in winter clothing cheering and singing chants against ICE.
—Connor Greene, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Other winners and celebrations There was constant cheering and applause as hundreds of people came dressed up to celebrate educators.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
In the background, a large group of Warkaris—men and women dressed in traditional white attire, colorful saris, turbans and topis—sit in a semicircle, clapping and cheering.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
The crowd, still cheering, sounded slightly hollow.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
Educators would have their licenses immediately revoked for cheering political violence under a bill spurred by public educators’ social media posts celebrating Kirk’s assassination in September.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 20 Feb. 2026
Trump critics — and businesses — rejoice Reaction to the ruling quickly poured in, with the loudest voices cheering the demise of the chaotic policy that has been blamed for raising prices and straining long-standing global alliances.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Garrett was fresh off his record-breaking season, and Kim had just competed in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy — with Garrett in the stands cheering her on.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Senior royals, usually greeted by cheering crowds, have in recent years faced occasional heckles from members of the public relating to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026
The dog was probably chuffed to see so many people cheering.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Plenty of current and former students will be cheering them on this spring.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
The home crowd, grumpy and disillusioned a few weeks earlier, are now cheering the team off the pitch.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheering
Adjective
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Jason Adam’s encouraging recovery from a season-ending thigh injury, evidenced by his crisp throwing session Friday, bodes well for the veteran righty to combine with Mason Miller and Adrián Morejón to form a dominant relief trio.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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The most encouraging development for USC actually came in the frontcourt, where there hasn’t been much notable progress to report this season.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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What better way to celebrate all that is to come than with a colorful, cheerful manicure?—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
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Life underground is no longer the Pleasantville-like, cheerful place viewers first encountered in Season 1.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The massive and enthusiastic standing ovation the director got from the turnaway crowd (unusual at AMPAS these days) was a telltale sign this movie was going all the way.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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In 1999, at the Oscars, Elia Kazan was given a lifetime achievement award, and Amy and her husband, Ed Harris, did not stand, did not applaud during the standing ovation.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Among those in attendance was former NFL center Jason Kelce, who was shown on the scoreboard applauding the goal initially credited to Edwards.—
John Wawrow,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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There are bodily fluids, jeering crowds, and demonic Punch and Judy puppets applauding through the chaos, giving the scene the air of a demented fairy tale.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Bowman made Bowden wait most of the day before reassuring he was always bound for USC.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Conference chair Wolfgang Ischinger said afterward that the remarks were widely seen as reassuring.—
Olivia Gazis,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Cheesy drop biscuits make your typical chicken pot pie even more comforting.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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This is the kind of creamy, comforting casserole that’s been quietly holding a spot on family dinner tables for generations.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Keep your flowers in a location that is bright but avoid direct sunlight, and keep them away from drafts, or entryways where large temperature fluctuations are likely.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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Instead of blasting its outer layers into space in a bright explosion, its inner core appears to have collapsed inward completely, forming a black hole directly.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The remark drew applause and laughter from the black-tie audience.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The cake was all the more sweet for the milestone show, and the applause at the end of the song crescendoed with the standing ovation in the room at the New York Public Library.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cheering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheering. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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