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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
Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
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, 13 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
Their 10-year-old daughter cheers three to four times a week and also does runners club twice a week, while their son plays soccer one to two times a week.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Hudson then let Holliday sing the song’s iconic final note as the studio audience erupted into cheers.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Lassauce succeeded and was rewarded with triumphant cheers from his fellow marine biologists on the boat, who knew full well the rarity of what had just been documented for posterity.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2025
When the item was repaired, a bell was rung, which usually prompted cheers from others in the room, said Michelle Sund, a Sustainable Ramona board member.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
Dart then quickly exited, to cheers, going back to the sideline.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
Soon after, a flood of silver and green balloons were released to a chorus of cheers.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025
By the time the final model strutted off the runway, the Pier 76 space was alive with cheers and cameras flashing against rows of gleaming cars.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
The crowd, which had favored Frazier—for his Christian faith, it was said, and out of a national affinity for underdogs—erupted in cheers.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
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, 13 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
Their 10-year-old daughter cheers three to four times a week and also does runners club twice a week, while their son plays soccer one to two times a week.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
When Colbert announced news of Kimmel's return, his studio audience erupted in cheers.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Hudson then let Holliday sing the song’s iconic final note as the studio audience erupted into cheers.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Lassauce succeeded and was rewarded with triumphant cheers from his fellow marine biologists on the boat, who knew full well the rarity of what had just been documented for posterity.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2025
When the item was repaired, a bell was rung, which usually prompted cheers from others in the room, said Michelle Sund, a Sustainable Ramona board member.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
Dart then quickly exited, to cheers, going back to the sideline.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
Soon after, a flood of silver and green balloons were released to a chorus of cheers.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025
By the time the final model strutted off the runway, the Pier 76 space was alive with cheers and cameras flashing against rows of gleaming cars.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
The crowd, which had favored Frazier—for his Christian faith, it was said, and out of a national affinity for underdogs—erupted in cheers.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheers
Verb
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But there are clearly no hard feelings, as the three actresses hug and marvel while the crowd applauds.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Sep. 2025
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Both get up and the winner raises the arm of the loser and applauds him briefly in a sign of respect.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This framing reassures your partner that the relationship’s continuity matters.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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By keeping everyone moving on schedule, the Airport Dad reassures themselves that the trip will go smoothly.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Droll and deadpan, Starnone’s novel offers an accounting of the tolls and the consolations of lifelong artistic pursuit.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Yet even in an awkward or hurtful breakup conversation, the person being broken up with is still offered the dignity of being told to their face that the relationship is ending; ghostees aren’t even allowed these small consolations.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Then, in February, the 10-day Carnival fills the streets with music, parades, and inventive costumes featuring giant handmade masks that represent fearsome creatures, which scare away winter spirits, or joyful beings celebrating their retreat, dating back to ancient pagan customs.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Scottish actor, best known for his role as the dashing Jamie Fraser on Starz’s Outlander, showcases his love of storytelling and entertaining with drinks that balance heritage and modern tastes in his new spirits guide The Cocktail Diaries.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One of the loudest ovations of the night at Magness came when Landeskog’s major penalty for fighting was announced.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
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History-making wins, exciting ovations, freshman winners and more.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Michael Kors loves Ethan’s final gown, and Law praises him for being a real storyteller.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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SpaceX Kemp generally praises SpaceX for leading the way with iterative design and founder Elon Musk's willingness to fail publicly in order to move fast.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After a bit of bottle throwing and street violence, Rafferty assures that Benjamin’s body makes it to the church intact, if not quite on time.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Weir assures us, though, that Season 2 will not take the duo to the edge of a breakup.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ward and Curlee also started the app Counterbalance, which provides daily encouragements, recipes, community and more.—
Emy LaCroix,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Cheers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheers. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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