CHEERING (UP) Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

cheering (up)

verb

present participle of cheer (up)

as in brightening

to become glad or hopeful cheer up—things are bound to get better

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as in inspiring

to fill with courage or strength of purpose the general's speech cheered up the troops tremendously

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Made with a peptide complex and vitamin E, the patches reduce lines and wrinkles while plumping and brightening your skin.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 July 2026
Additionally, loose powder was favored since a heavier hand is required for a long-wear, sweat-proof look, often in a brightening pink hue for the under-eyes such as best-selling options from Rare Beauty and Givenchy.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 July 2026

Definition of brightening

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This tragedy left an indelible mark on art and literature, inspiring some of the most powerful writing about displacement, exile, loss, and violence.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
Two men, born 40 years apart nearly to the day, growing up in the same part of the country, both inspiring rabid fans while trying to keep a low profile.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026

Definition of inspiring

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Keegan would be appointed in September 1997 as chief operating officer, with Fulham a mid-table side in the old Second Division, looking up at Northampton Town and Bristol Rovers.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Prince Harry is back on American soil, and things are looking up.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Definition of looking up

Verb

The consul general is encouraging all Haitians, including Haitian Americans, to obtain a valid Haitian passport.

— Tania Francois, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Singapore’s healthcare system combines public subsidies with compulsory medical savings and co-payments, encouraging people to take greater responsibility for their own healthcare spending, while still keeping things affordable.

— Runchana Pongsaparn, Fortune, 31 July 2026

Definition of encouraging

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Creators who attended OpenAI’s first-ever influencer brand trip at a luxury resort in upstate New York posted glowing reviews of their private cabins, nature excursions and farm-to-table meals.

— Angela Yang, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2026
The Perseids are particularly fast and often leave persistent glowing trails.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of glowing

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