Synonyms of cheers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of cheer

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as in applauds

to declare enthusiastic approval of

critics and fans alike have cheered the latest addition to the author's series of fantasy novels

Synonyms & Similar Words

• applauds
• praises
• hails
• salutes
• acclaims
• commends
• lauds
• claps
• cracks up
• touts
• rises (to)
• accredits
• endorses
• doffs one's hat to
• bravoes
• approves
• recommends
• celebrates
• roots (for)
• favors
• eulogizes
• sings
• extols
• supports
• ballyhoos
• emblazons
• idolizes
• flatters
• adulates
• magnifies
• overpraises
• glorifies
• belauds
• deifies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• knocks
• pans
• slams
• blames
• disparages
• criticizes
• puts down
• belittles
• rebukes
• censures
• admonishes
• reprimands
• chides
• discommends
• reproaches
• reprobates
• reproves
• reprehends
• excoriates
• castigates
• vilifies
• slags
• lambastes
• skewers
• keelhauls

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as in reassures

to ease the grief or distress of

let's hope that these flowers will cheer my ailing aunt at least a little

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reassures
• assures
• comforts
• soothes
• consoles
• uplifts
• sympathizes
• solaces
• commiserates
• lifts
• empathizes
• relieves
• buoys (up)
• allays
• alleviates
• calms
• quiets
• condoles
• elevates
• boosts
• relaxes
• assuages
• tranquilizes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• troubles
• discourages
• torments
• tortures
• distresses
• worries
• upsets
• demoralizes
• intensifies
• annoys
• aggravates
• disheartens
• irritates
• frets
• irks
• worsens
• harasses
• pesters

cheers

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noun

plural of cheer

1

as in consolations

a feeling of ease from grief or trouble

the visiting general had some words of cheer for each of the hospital's recuperating soldiers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• consolations
• encouragements
• comforts
• reliefs
• reassurances
• solaces
• sympathies
• assurances
• inspirations
• uplifts
• commiserations
• alleviations
• contentments
• empathies
• mitigations
• assistances
• help
• assuagements
• aids
• succors

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• heartaches
• tortures
• distresses
• cold comforts
• heartbreaks
• torments
• anguishes

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as in spirits

a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion

be of good cheer in this Christmas season

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spirits
• moods
• modes
• feelings
• tempers
• feathers
• frames of mind
• humors
• sentiments
• emotions
• attitudes
• opinions
• hearts
• passions
• minds
• viewpoints
• perspectives
• convictions
• angles
• standpoints
• expressions
• strains
• veins
• tones
• beliefs
• judgments
• outlooks
• slants
• mettles
• sensitivities
• identities
• temperaments
• mind-sets
• sensibilities
• personalities
• individualities
• characters
• selfhoods
• dispositions
• makeups
• self-identities

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as in ovations

enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval

all three movies in the series received cheers from fans of the novels

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ovations
• applauses
• praises
• plaudits
• acclaim
• acclamations
• raves
• hurrahs
• réclames
• huzzahs
• compliments
• hallelujahs
• kudos
• hosannas
• commendations
• tributes
• bravos
• kudos
• hails
• encomiums
• eulogies
• paeans
• salutations
• panegyrics
• accolades
• citations
• homages

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• jeers
• whistles
• raspberries
• boos
• sneers
• snickers
• hisses
• hoots
• snorts
• smirks
• taunts
• sniggers
• gibes
• put-downs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cheers

Verb

Kyle Mulholland, the bartender, rings the bar’s bell, and the lights flicker as everyone cheers again and goes to close out their tabs. — Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 4 June 2026

In the video, shared on Kennedy's personal X account Tuesday, the health secretary is seen wrangling the snakes with his bare hands, holding the creatures up to the camera as his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, cheers him on in the background. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 27 May 2026

Finally, Kim masters the steps and takes to the stage with confidence, as her family cheers her on! — Literary Hub, 11 May 2026

The crowd cheers back enthusiastically in response. — Annie Harrigan, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026

The oldest students get the chance to search for the afikomen, while the rest of the crowd cheers them on. — Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026

Ten years later, while their daughter cheers from a distance at Oregon State, the couple remain loyal to the Bruins and are a staple of Section 103 at Pauley Pavilion as season-ticket holders. — Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026

As a mother, Renee poured herself into love, the kind of love that shows up every day, that sacrifices quietly, that cheers loudly, that believes deeply. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026

The lesson from that high school bench was not just about discipline and discernment, but also about choosing the long game, even when the crowd cheers for immediate rewards. — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026

Noun

Make your house smell like a celebratory cheers every day of the week. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 23 July 2026

Then the band paused for dramatic effect, eliciting cheers from the audience, who was largely on their feet. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026

And while Shakira drew big cheers, as did the appearance of Bieber, these paled in comparison to the cheers and oh’s and ah’s in the crowd throughout the gripping final. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 19 July 2026

Ohashi, 29, is coming back after seven years away from the sport and got the loudest cheers during her floor routine at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford. — Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

Madonna started her performance in the tunnel, before moving out onto the field to cheers from the crowd. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026

When Mexico won 2-0, the crowd erupted into cheers, whistles and laughter. — Meredith Nierman, NPR, 17 July 2026

LaBelle, 82, gave an R&B rendition of the anthem, rife with her gospel rasp, ending with a belting high note to stadium cheers. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 16 July 2026

The only sound that matters around here is the cheers accompanying one more title before the game goes dark. — Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026