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
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Some progressives have cheered Luigi Mangione for murdering Brian Thompson, a health-care CEO.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
To the fans… thank you for every cheer, every boo, every moment of support.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Many of the Sun fans are faces Edwards used to see frequently in Storrs while playing Huskies from 2020-24, and there’s a unique connection in watching the same people cheer her on through every stage of her basketball career.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Some progressives have cheered Luigi Mangione for murdering Brian Thompson, a health-care CEO.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
The cheer champ was spotted watching in the stands and sporting glam (and often pointed) outfits on the sidelines as the Tar Heels played through a rocky season.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
To the fans… thank you for every cheer, every boo, every moment of support.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheer
Verb
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Was any draft decision of this team’s past quarter-century applauded more than Tua Tagovailoa over Justin Herbert?—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The audience laughed and applauded.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Voters who worry about Talarico’s deployment of faith may not be reassured by Paxton’s rather punitive approach to Christianity.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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But there’s always going to be a market for reassuring familiarity — a run-through of someone’s greatest hits to a rhythm of rise, fall, and redemption, touching on the darker stuff only on the way to a triumphant close.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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New York with aplomb, expressing glee about the network being able to keep the project a secret.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2026
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Laptop twee tries to pretend those simpler times are accessible, which makes for exaggerated, juvenile glee—a dishonest document of 2026, but a wildly appealing one.—
Samuel Hyland,
Pitchfork,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Doe is seeking damages exceeding $75,000, along with other punitive damages and other relief to be determined at trial.—
Lexi Nicklaus,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
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When aid workers reached out to South Sudanese authorities with a request to deliver emergency relief, however, it was denied.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There was more spirit, resilience and fight against Roberto De Zerbi’s side than Wolves had displayed in the second half of the 4-0 defeat at West Ham and almost the entirety of the 3-0 reverse at Leeds United.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The yarns of Joe Turner interweave gradually, everyday chit-chat, bargaining, and flirtation interlocking over time with threads of mysticism — both the ghosts of a brutal history and the ancestral spirits that stand protective and defiant like a phalanx of angels with shining swords.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Those cheers — for the opposing team in Atlanta — grew even louder 30 seconds later, when Karl-Anthony Towns briefly checked out of the game, met by a standing ovation from Knicks fans scattered across the arena.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The next time Monday came up to bat, the crowd gave him a standing ovation.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Beal praised the work ethic of both Nixon and Montgomery.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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The actor also praised William Shatner for having previously taken to social media to share his blessing for Wesley portraying the same character that Shatner originated in the initial series.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The public should also rest assured that there will be no stone unturned during this investigation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Passanisi assured them there would be adequate fencing.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Cheer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheer. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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