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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The colorful evergreen foliage provides a warm winter welcome in porch planters and brightens patio plantings all year long.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025 -
At the cocktail bar Muamba, owner Yvens Penna brightens a classic margarita with homemade chicória soda crafted from a pungent local herb that tastes like cilantro on steroids.—
Michael Snyder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Besides the gleaming blue hull, the 60-footer has an open layout that encourages sociability while promoting privacy in areas like the sunbed at the stern or foredeck lounge.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Each troll has a name and a story that encourages nature exploration and ultimately finding ways to protect the earth.—
Khadejeh Nikouyeh,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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And then that usually inspires another melody and other parts of the song.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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What, these days, inspires you to hit the gym or work hard or pursue success in other ways?—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The old, wrinkled one looks up at Helm’s mountain, at the sky above its summit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Sure enough, George looks up excitedly, having evidently heard his favorite word.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 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 17 Nov. 2025.
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