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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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
Will Leitch, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2025
If all this rulemaking simply meant lower water usage, consumers would likely cheer at the lower water bills.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Add a touch of seasonal cheer to your front steps with orange and yellow mums for a big splash of color.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
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Verb
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
If all this rulemaking simply meant lower water usage, consumers would likely cheer at the lower water bills.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
During the holidays, Leader pulls a cart filled with candy and gifts to give to staff, patients and families at the Naval hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia, to spread cheer.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Add a touch of seasonal cheer to your front steps with orange and yellow mums for a big splash of color.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheer
Verb
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During the In Memoriam segment, the starry audience applauded loudly as Loni Anderson, Michelle Trachtenberg, George Wendt, John Amos and Maggie Smith were honored, and when Ozzy Osbourne, David Lynch and Quincy Jones' names appeared, the applause was particularly loud.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Trump later signed a baseball and applauded Aaron Judge's home run, waving his arms while speaking with box guests before taking a seat.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Being a signatory to the Abraham Accords offers Abu Dhabi continuous support in Washington, which remains its primary security partner, and can reassure investors that its cities will likely remain safe from Israeli aggression.—
Monica Marks,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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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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What followed was, fittingly, pure glee.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
13 Sep. 2025
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That feeling of getting glee from seeing other people get their comeuppance.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Mario Tama/Getty Images There is not much relief to be found in the rental market.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The funds raised will support rescue, relief and recovery services and flood assistance to various communities damaged by the July 4 flood(s), according to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
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Judges Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli were joined in spirit by Carrie Ann Inaba, who missed the premiere due to illness.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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In the spirit of functionality and the chair’s utilitarian history, brass buckles secure both the leather back and seat.—
Elissa Suh,
Architectural Digest,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With a flick of the wrist, the slim bullet deposits intense, opaque color in 10 shades that are so flattering, they’re owed a standing ovation of their own.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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After the opening sketch, instead of launching into a monologue, Stephen Colbert emerged on stage to announce the award for lead actor in a comedy series to a lengthy standing ovation.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Mexican boxer issued his first public comments on X, praising Crawford while addressing his own future following the unanimous-decision defeat.—
Joel Thayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Fans took to the comments to react, with many praising them both for their humor.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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At first glance, many of the premium beauty products are highly rated, which can assure consumers the item is safe to buy.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Paige Tortorelli,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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The production is richer, weirder and more assured, with collaborations including Manuka and Solomonophonic (SZA, Dominic Fike, Remi Wolf) adding psychedelic-funk and rock flourishes.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Cheer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheer. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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