1
as in to brighten
to become glad or hopeful
cheer up—things are bound to get better
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2
as in to encourage
to fill with courage or strength of purpose
the general's speech cheered up the troops tremendously
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheer (up)
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The range gets extra credit for its white and beige shades that can be used to brighten your waterlines.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025 -
This creamy, cheesy soup also brightens cold weather with its pretty green hue.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Knocking down webs on your porch and around entries will encourage spiders to move on to somewhere else.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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With the goal of being a resource for both emerging and established creative talent, the 2,000 square-foot space will soon introduce educational initiatives and mentorship opportunities led by filmmakers hoping to inspire the next generation of storytellers.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
20 Sep. 2025
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The long-running series has inspired an anime television series, podcasts and fan sites.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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Stargaze by the River At nightfall, don't forget to look up, says Cassie Branstetter, Public Information Officer for Buffalo National River.—
Katie Strasberg Rousso,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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Salgado immediately looked up the affected census tracts in CEJST.—
Marlowe Starling,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Cheer (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheer%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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