1
as in brightens
to become glad or hopeful
cheer up—things are bound to get better
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2
as in encourages
to fill with courage or strength of purpose
the general's speech cheered up the troops tremendously
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Ylang-ylang delivers antioxidant-rich radiance, while pure niacinamide brightens and refines texture.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
18 Oct. 2025 -
Understanding which bird species react to changes in light could be key as the world brightens due to the increasing presence of artificial light.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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Sharing their positive experiences encourages others, especially younger or shier players, to seek help.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, a spacious roof terrace provides a communal space for residents that encourages them to get fresh air.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Oct. 2025
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One look at the SRG landing page inspires an instant torrent of ideas on how to style each piece.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Your voice just might be the one that inspires the room and leaves a lasting impression.—
Nathan Green,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
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Of course, fashion and grooming—which Conrad often looks up to A$AP Rocky on those fronts— are a big piece of what helps the rising star feel his best on stage, too.—
Akili King,
Essence,
13 Oct. 2025
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That won’t be the case every week, but Diggs looks up to speed — healthy and chemistry-wise — which puts him in the WR3/4 conversation and gives that Boutte the boot.—
Jess Bryant,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Cheers (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheers%20%28up%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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