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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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
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
The cheering crowd was led by NASA’s new administrator, Jared Isaacman, and all four astronauts assigned to the mission.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
In the front row, poolside, Alli’s parents and siblings had sat whooping and cheering.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 Jan. 2026
Kutcher said as Fallon looked nervously out at the cheering crowd.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Jan. 2026
The louder and longer the honks, the louder the cheering grew.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
It was greeted by the sound of loud, sarcastic cheering by the old London Road end and by Malcolm Shotton, Oxford’s moustachioed coach, who could have used the Pringles logo as a passport photo, throwing his jacket into the crowd in sarcastic celebration.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
As the cheering faded, she could be heard sobbing, overcome by the frightening moments that had just passed.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Nate Jones, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
Pacing the Dolphins were 6-foot-6 junior twins OJ and EJ Popoola, who got the home crowd cheering by combining for six dunks.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Nguyen said there are a lot of school children from local districts who typically perform at the festival with their families cheering from the crowd.
—Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
The Frost fans kept cheering her name, ‘Rooney, Rooney,’ after every highlight reel save at the net.
—Theodore Tollefson, Twin Cities, 29 Jan. 2026
Slandering a peaceful protester and cheering his murder is deplorable.
—Hillary Rodham Clinton, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Greeted by crowds waving flags and cheering, the actors walked through the streets of the town of Feltre wearing the official uniforms of Milan Cortina 2026 and carrying the torch.
—Anna Zucca, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 2026
Gwanghwamun Square occupies a central place in Korea's modern civic identity, having hosted major public gatherings, demonstrations and national celebrations, including street cheering for the World Cup and the Olympics.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
While federal officials weigh possible civil rights violations over the invasion of a Minnesota church service on Sunday, leftist Christian leaders are cheering the anti-ICE protesters, casting the disruption of worship as a justified act of judgment.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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
The cheering crowd was led by NASA’s new administrator, Jared Isaacman, and all four astronauts assigned to the mission.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
In the front row, poolside, Alli’s parents and siblings had sat whooping and cheering.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 Jan. 2026
Kutcher said as Fallon looked nervously out at the cheering crowd.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Jan. 2026
The louder and longer the honks, the louder the cheering grew.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
It was greeted by the sound of loud, sarcastic cheering by the old London Road end and by Malcolm Shotton, Oxford’s moustachioed coach, who could have used the Pringles logo as a passport photo, throwing his jacket into the crowd in sarcastic celebration.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
As the cheering faded, she could be heard sobbing, overcome by the frightening moments that had just passed.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Verb
The fun of Oscar season comes not just from cheering for a favorite movie.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
Pacing the Dolphins were 6-foot-6 junior twins OJ and EJ Popoola, who got the home crowd cheering by combining for six dunks.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Nguyen said there are a lot of school children from local districts who typically perform at the festival with their families cheering from the crowd.
—Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
The Frost fans kept cheering her name, ‘Rooney, Rooney,’ after every highlight reel save at the net.
—Theodore Tollefson, Twin Cities, 29 Jan. 2026
Slandering a peaceful protester and cheering his murder is deplorable.
—Hillary Rodham Clinton, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Greeted by crowds waving flags and cheering, the actors walked through the streets of the town of Feltre wearing the official uniforms of Milan Cortina 2026 and carrying the torch.
—Anna Zucca, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 2026
Gwanghwamun Square occupies a central place in Korea's modern civic identity, having hosted major public gatherings, demonstrations and national celebrations, including street cheering for the World Cup and the Olympics.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
While federal officials weigh possible civil rights violations over the invasion of a Minnesota church service on Sunday, leftist Christian leaders are cheering the anti-ICE protesters, casting the disruption of worship as a justified act of judgment.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheering
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Some on Wall Street took Warsh’s nomination as an encouraging signal for a still-independent Fed that will keep rates high, if necessary.—
Stan Choe,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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For two teams that have long targeted 2026 as a year to step forward, starting late is hardly an encouraging sign.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Nor has the evidence of his cheerful brokering of money and information with current and former Russian, Israeli, and US government officials amounted to the kind of deep-cover operation some believe.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Amazon’s selection, however, renewed my faith in cheap-and-cheerful bottoms.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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All received rousing ovations, with the loudest reserved for Pro Bowl cornerback Christian Gonzalez, whose AFC Championship interception was shown on the Jumbotron.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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The signing of the two-time Nippon Professional Baseball Japanese Central League Most Valuable Player — who is in Japan finishing his visa application process — was a popular topic of conversation Friday at SoxFest Live, receiving a nice ovation from fans when his name was mentioned.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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However, some pastors, including Louisiana minister Rodney Kennedy, are applauding the protesters' ambush.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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However, the home fans were applauding Vinícius after his solo goal that made it 5-0 in the 63rd minute.—
Steve Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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His one reassuring constant has been little Bolo.—
Kara Finnstrom,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Could the public’s interest in such people be a way of reassuring themselves that death — an inevitability most of us would prefer not to think about — is still a long way down the field?—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The couple's daughter recalled a warm and comforting childhood.—
Nicole Nielsen,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Some of the behaviors most strongly associated with deep, durable love don’t feel comforting in the moment at all.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Even hospital appointments were overwhelming, with bright lights leaving her drained and overstimulated.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The bright blue facade is a beacon of hope at a time when many residents and business owners are still caught in the difficult process of rebuilding after the fires.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Others sympathise with the protestor and the airplane bursts into applause when the deportee is finally lead off the plane.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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Kingsley, an acting legend thanks to his Oscar-winning performance in Gandhi, later dived so deep into a scene from episode three that the crowd, bewitched by witnessing the actor’s process, erupted into applause.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cheering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheering. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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