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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3
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
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
Everyone in the video started cheering, and Theegala stood up and clapped.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Give the other to your buddy and cheers during PGA Championship week.
Item 5: Two cups from the concession stand — $4
OK, this is a little bit of cheating.
—Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Watch a happy grandma cheer her grandson's publishing deal.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
Everyone in the video started cheering, and Theegala stood up and clapped.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
After pro-trans speakers finished talking, cheers could be heard from outside on a slight delay as attendees watched via a livestream.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Give the other to your buddy and cheers during PGA Championship week.
Item 5: Two cups from the concession stand — $4
OK, this is a little bit of cheating.
—Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheer
Verb
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Other social media users, however, support the outfit choice and applauded Nixon for maintaining her support of the pro-Palestinian movement.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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The leader applauds their courage and decision-making.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Prior to learning about the loss of the COVID-era grants, Director Dr. Erica Pan wrote to reassure CDPH employees who were anxious about how the seismic shifts at the federal level were trickling down to the state’s health agency.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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By clearly and honestly explaining price changes, retailers and brands can reassure customers that their concerns are heard and their needs remain a priority.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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What’s causing this mockery and glee at misfortune?—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Another way of positioning this reaction is as an example of schadenfreude, a term used to explain taking glee in someone’s suffering—and that’s a key reason to explaining why some people are reacting to the stock market dip in this way.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Tim Cook Sally Shin | CNBC Technology stocks declined Tuesday, erasing earlier gains after a broad market relief rally faded.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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Car buyers should prepare for the bitterness of these tariff policies before expecting any sweet relief in the market any time soon.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Their booth was a stunning celebration of Italian spirit, exuding elegance, creativity and a deep connection to the brand’s Roman heritage.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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As Donatella Versace prepares to step into her new role as Global Ambassador, there is hope that the Prada Group will honor and preserve the brand’s familial legacy, keeping the spirit of the Versace family alive at its core.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The students’ third and final performance earned a standing ovation.—
Del Mar Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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The emotions were unavoidable on Saturday for Ian Happ, who got a standing ovation for his 1,000th game as a Cub, as well as Matthew Boyd, who got choked up after winning his first start at Wrigley Field in a Cubs uniform, thinking of his late grandfather, a Cubs fan who grew up in Chicago.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Vintage Year In another vintage year for CPH:FORUM, many industry delegates praised the high quality and variety of projects pitched.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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McKinley commented on Porsha’s post, praising her for putting the extravaganza together for their little one.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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During development, a Ubisoft lead publicly assured fans that Shadows would be a big departure from Odyssey, seemingly letting folks know which fanbase the game was meant to please.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
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What’s more, according to the two companies, the administration has also not awarded separate contracts to shipping companies, leaving much of the food assured by the original reinstated contracts stuck in the United States.—
Hana Kiros,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Cheer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheer. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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