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

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. — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 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

Noun

Thiero delivered a breakaway windmill dunk in the second quarter Friday that brought cheers from the fans, a moment in which the second-year Lakers forward displayed his athleticism. — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

The next day, the trop-house producer announced the deed was done, and a remix of the Viking trio’s catchy work — with cheers of the World Cup crowd peppered in — was born. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

As one graduate after another crosses the stage, cheers and applause ring out, a ritual that celebrates hard work and points to the future. — Bill Chappell, NPR, 9 July 2026

After the bride, that distinction will next belong to Ashley Smith, sister of Kansas City Chiefs lineman Trey Smith, whose catch of the bridal bouquet drew cheers, even if the bouquet itself erred on the side of restraint. — Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Yamal finds more space following Mendes' injury, prompting cheers from some of the younger supporters in the square. — Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 7 July 2026

The crowd then broke into huge cheers as the siblings appeared emotional onstage. — Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

That match was held before the game in Kansas City, and each time Cape Verde scored, there were cheers from the Colombia supporters at Arrowhead Stadium. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026

Dozens standing behind police barricades on both sides of West 31st Street in Manhattan erupted in cheers whenever vehicles believed to be transporting departing guests left MSG. — Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 3 July 2026