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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
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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
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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
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as in spirits
a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion
be of good cheer in this Christmas season
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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
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Recent Examples of cheers
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
This is one of the worst of them, with Alec Baldwin bravely fighting to bring Medgar Evers’s assassin to justice while Whoopi Goldberg cheers him on and cries.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2025
Nothing good will ever happen to the Maple Leafs, or anyone who cheers for them.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Waukesha County cheers key step in the process For Waukesha County, Boardman's statement satisfies officials' hope that state transportation leaders are at least acknowledging the importance of I-94 locally and are following the steps necessary to make a project happen at some point.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
But a larger battle and debate lies ahead for the country in the aftermath of this action as many Democrats say this crosses a critical line as the president cheers the indictment on social media.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
The group cheers the guests on with catchy chants to excite them for their appearances.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
An American Swiftie who also cheers for the Chiefs asked her Brazilian counterparts about it on social media Thursday.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
The American was greeted by loud cheers from the traveling US fans when her name was announced as a starter, but the occasion didn’t seem to faze the young athlete, who has taken on so much responsibility of late.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Dressed in a glittering white gown and fluffy cape, Carey appeared under the spotlight to roaring cheers.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
That’s also why when the Canadian team emerged, cheers were so loud.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2026
The return of the bright lights drew cheers from the crowd.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The ball nestling into the net was greeted with the unique mix of cheers and groans in Viejas Arena that, to the gambling crowd, can mean only one thing.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The Washington Wizards crossed the 100-point mark with 16 seconds left of garbage time before a strong Knicks road contingent serenaded their team with cheers in enemy territory.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
Around her, dozens of community members lingered along the street with coffee handed out by volunteers, hugging old friends, calling out familiar names and answering a steady chorus of car horns with cheers and applause as students made their way toward campus, backpacks slung over their shoulders.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
This is one of the worst of them, with Alec Baldwin bravely fighting to bring Medgar Evers’s assassin to justice while Whoopi Goldberg cheers him on and cries.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2025
Nothing good will ever happen to the Maple Leafs, or anyone who cheers for them.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Waukesha County cheers key step in the process For Waukesha County, Boardman's statement satisfies officials' hope that state transportation leaders are at least acknowledging the importance of I-94 locally and are following the steps necessary to make a project happen at some point.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
But a larger battle and debate lies ahead for the country in the aftermath of this action as many Democrats say this crosses a critical line as the president cheers the indictment on social media.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
The group cheers the guests on with catchy chants to excite them for their appearances.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
An American Swiftie who also cheers for the Chiefs asked her Brazilian counterparts about it on social media Thursday.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
Ukrainian athletes marched into San Siro Stadium — where athletes competing in ice sports participated in the opening ceremony — to loud cheers.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
The American was greeted by loud cheers from the traveling US fans when her name was announced as a starter, but the occasion didn’t seem to faze the young athlete, who has taken on so much responsibility of late.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Dressed in a glittering white gown and fluffy cape, Carey appeared under the spotlight to roaring cheers.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
That’s also why when the Canadian team emerged, cheers were so loud.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2026
The return of the bright lights drew cheers from the crowd.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The ball nestling into the net was greeted with the unique mix of cheers and groans in Viejas Arena that, to the gambling crowd, can mean only one thing.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The Washington Wizards crossed the 100-point mark with 16 seconds left of garbage time before a strong Knicks road contingent serenaded their team with cheers in enemy territory.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
Around her, dozens of community members lingered along the street with coffee handed out by volunteers, hugging old friends, calling out familiar names and answering a steady chorus of car horns with cheers and applause as students made their way toward campus, backpacks slung over their shoulders.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheers
Verb
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In that case, the enthusiasm with which one applauds may be emphatically lessened.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
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His desire to lower rates is something the White House surely applauds.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Allenby reassures him that his distaste is to be expected.—
Maureen Dowd,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Annabeth reassures Percy that Thalia would never side with Luke or Kronos.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Over three nights, hundreds of drivers in both Super Late Model and Open Wheel Modified divisions will battle through prelims on Thursday and Friday, including hot laps, heat races, consolations, and qualifiers, to earn a spot in Saturday’s high-stakes finale.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
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There are no consolations to offer the grieving, really, but a squeeze of the hand, or a text, or a phone call, or a card in the mail can be transformative.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
21 Nov. 2025
Noun
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To see him in such high spirits, seemingly not dampened by being rested for the final half-hour as Chelsea continue to manage his minutes, was a rare treat.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Some readers may be old enough to remember the 1976 Bicentennial, which occurred during one of the city’s lowest ebbs and lifted everyone’s spirits.—
John Calvelli,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 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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There were tears, cheers, a few standing ovations (for Michelle Satter and Amy Redford), a surprise performance by Patti LuPone, and a slew of awards presented during a nearly three-hour fundraiser held at Grand Hyatt Deer Valley in Park City, Utah.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In another, the president praises the mother of his son Barron as one of the best moms he’s ever seen.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Banuelos praises his girlfriend/mentee's competition skills in an Instagram Reel.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But there’s a method to the madness, assures the director.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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Trump expresses her sympathies, and assures Siegel that one of her husband’s top priorities is freeing the hostages.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In October 2024 ahead of her own stay at MSG, Billie Eilish recorded encouragements to take the subways for environmental benefits.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
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Hints, counsels, warnings, remonstrations, even encouragements are, in the end, of limited value.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Cheers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheers. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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