1
as in applauded
to declare enthusiastic approval of
critics and fans alike have cheered the latest addition to the author's series of fantasy novels
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in reassured
to ease the grief or distress of
let's hope that these flowers will cheer my ailing aunt at least a little
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of cheered
The crowd cheered—grading on a curve, was my first thought.
—
Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Not everyone cheered his success.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
As the men walked along the reflecting pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial to the steps, a united crowd cheered, while some cried tears of admiration.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Investors cheered the report, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite all gaining after the morning bell.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
One of Levi’s Stadium’s six screens was dedicated to Rivera Cosme, and the performer says those in her section cheered her on enthusiastically.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
The pair swayed together before exchanging a kiss as the dancers surrounding them cheered and applauded.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026
Even when Kok and Leerdam were warming up, gliding by at a snail’s pace compared to skaters during their race, the crowd cheered, the skating stars in acknowledgement.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The country cheered then-President Barack Obama for authorizing the raid that killed Osama bin Laden.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Not everyone cheered his success.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
As the men walked along the reflecting pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial to the steps, a united crowd cheered, while some cried tears of admiration.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Investors cheered the report, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite all gaining after the morning bell.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
One of Levi’s Stadium’s six screens was dedicated to Rivera Cosme, and the performer says those in her section cheered her on enthusiastically.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
The pair swayed together before exchanging a kiss as the dancers surrounding them cheered and applauded.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026
Even when Kok and Leerdam were warming up, gliding by at a snail’s pace compared to skaters during their race, the crowd cheered, the skating stars in acknowledgement.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The country cheered then-President Barack Obama for authorizing the raid that killed Osama bin Laden.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheered
Verb
-
Roberts applauded the growing social justice movement coming out of the files release and called for a criminal investigation of Mountbatten-Windsor.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
-
Video shows most lawmakers in the room applauded the line.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
As the rebels closed in on Damascus on December 7, 2024, Assad reassured his aides and subordinates that victory was near, and then fled in the night on a Russian jet, telling almost no one.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
-
But Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai reassured investors that the costs are necessary.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya has also long praised the game as a powerful teacher of judgement.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
-
The more frugal sides are decried as misers or praised for their market savvy, no matter the surrounding factors.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Sprinkled with transformative desserts, the recipes in the book feel practiced and assured.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
-
The winner of the Democratic primary is virtually assured of victory in the deep-blue district, which also includes the largest share of Jewish voters of any congressional district in the nation.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Albanese hailed the signing as a significant extension of existing security and defense cooperation.—
NINIEK KARMINI,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
-
So began a comeback journey hailed as triumphant and inspirational.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The waitress, who works at the TGI Fridays, immediately comforted Beckham in the now-viral video on Instagram.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
-
Everyone is comforted, celebrated, and fed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Filmmakers Chris Columbus, Tim Burton and Martin Scorsese also saluted the late star.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
-
There wasn’t a hint of glitz or glitter when the Grateful Dead was saluted at last year’s MusiCares Person of the Year all-star concert in Los Angeles.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
The falling dews seemed to strain and purify the air, and I was soothed with an infinite stillness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
-
Where he was supposed to stretch his arms, make little noises in his sleep, wake up crying, be soothed, be held.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cheered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheered. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
