1
as in to applaud
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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2
as in to reassure
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 glee
a mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter
a birthday celebration filled with affection and cheer
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as in relief
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 spirit
a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion
be of good cheer in this Christmas season
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as in ovation
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 cheer
Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
Titans fans cheered inside the draft theater after hearing Ward's name called.
—NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
Kelly Iko, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Another serendipitous moment happens just before the pick, when someone separate from the group walks by in a Lamar Jackson jersey, grabbing the #8 proudly and raising a fist in the air – a gesture met with lively cheers.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Verb
Titans fans cheered inside the draft theater after hearing Ward’s name called.
—Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
Titans fans cheered inside the draft theater after hearing Ward's name called.
—NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
The Rockets had jumped out to a 27-13 lead in a must-win game, and the Toyota Center crowd was emotionally invested, with cheers reaching higher than the Jumbotron.
—Kelly Iko, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Another serendipitous moment happens just before the pick, when someone separate from the group walks by in a Lamar Jackson jersey, grabbing the #8 proudly and raising a fist in the air – a gesture met with lively cheers.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheer
Verb
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Tech industry experts like Titania Jordan, the Chief Marketing Officer for Bark Technologies, a parental controls company that helps families keep their kids safe online and in real life, agrees with and applauds Sandy Hook Promise for taking this approach.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
9 May 2025
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Thousands of users commented on the clip, many of whom applauded Liberty for always carrying the essentials.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 May 2025
Verb
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Investors are feeling reassured about the resilience of Big Tech’s focus on artificial intelligence.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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Wiley reassured Campbell that he was built for linebacker.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Noun
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With hyperpop-ish glee, Barbie veered between musical, slapstick comedy, and melodrama.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
5 May 2025
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Julian had a blast cradling the cooing birds and imitating the chant-like calls of the pigeon handlers, flapping his arms with glee as their flocks took flight and landed on command.—
Ashlea Halpern,
AFAR Media,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Civil Code 5501 gives boards an option of some relief from this requirement, and removing that option makes volunteer board service that much harder.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2025
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The risk to borrowers’ credit scores dates back to policy decisions made when former President Joe Biden's administration resumed federal student loan payments after a period of relief that had been enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
2 May 2025
Noun
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With attention to details, brilliantly created thrilling narrative, and the balance between science fiction and human spirit, Colony Three is an incredible excursion to uncover secrets of the new world.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Thousands of cheering, carol-singing fans will be sure to lift his spirits.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
People.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Her comments were cited in media reports from Politico and the New York Times, with Politico noting that her comments got a standing ovation.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
2 May 2025
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Soto may not get an ovation at Nats Park this weekend.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Abel is well regarded by Berkshire's managers and Buffett has praised his business acumen for years.—
Time,
Time,
3 May 2025
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Star Florence Pugh and director Jake Schreier praise Marvel for making a big-budget comic book movie about such an emotional and real issue.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
3 May 2025
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No rival can have higher merit payments than the team finishing in first, while Liverpool are also assured of the highest facility fees payout after being televised 29 times in the UK this season, the same as Arsenal.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Starting with simplicity as your goal or focus will almost assure a lousy result.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Cheer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheer. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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