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as in applauds
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 reassures
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 consolations
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 spirits
a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion
be of good cheer in this Christmas season
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as in ovations
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 cheers
Annie Harrigan, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
The oldest students get the chance to search for the afikomen, while the rest of the crowd cheers them on.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Ten years later, while their daughter cheers from a distance at Oregon State, the couple remain loyal to the Bruins and are a staple of Section 103 at Pauley Pavilion as season-ticket holders.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
Ten years later, while their daughter cheers from a distance at Oregon State, the couple remain loyal to the Bruins and are a staple of Section 103 at Pauley Pavilion as season-ticket holders.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
As a mother, Renee poured herself into love, the kind of love that shows up every day, that sacrifices quietly, that cheers loudly, that believes deeply.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The lesson from that high school bench was not just about discipline and discernment, but also about choosing the long game, even when the crowd cheers for immediate rewards.
—Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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, 16 Dec. 2025
Nothing good will ever happen to the Maple Leafs, or anyone who cheers for them.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Denise Chow, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
Marcus Smart diving and scrapping and leading cheers with a scream.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The announcement drew cheers from the audience.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
The Hollywood premiere last night was something spiritual, with rolling cheers and applause throughout the film’s 127-minute running time at the Dolby Theatre.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
The new father, wearing the jersey of Sabres forward and occasional golf partner Alex Tuch, then chugged a can of beer before violently throwing it to the ground to a crescendo of cheers.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Stephen Martinez was wheeled out of the Department of Corrections Denver Reception and Diagnostic Center in the late afternoon to cheers.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
From the wings came De Niro, inspiring cheers from the exhibitors.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Barring anything drastic, Fernando Mendoza will put on a silver and black cap April 23 to overwhelming cheers from his friends and family inside his Miami home.
—Sam Warren, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
The crowd cheers back enthusiastically in response.
—Annie Harrigan, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
The oldest students get the chance to search for the afikomen, while the rest of the crowd cheers them on.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Ten years later, while their daughter cheers from a distance at Oregon State, the couple remain loyal to the Bruins and are a staple of Section 103 at Pauley Pavilion as season-ticket holders.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
Ten years later, while their daughter cheers from a distance at Oregon State, the couple remain loyal to the Bruins and are a staple of Section 103 at Pauley Pavilion as season-ticket holders.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
As a mother, Renee poured herself into love, the kind of love that shows up every day, that sacrifices quietly, that cheers loudly, that believes deeply.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The lesson from that high school bench was not just about discipline and discernment, but also about choosing the long game, even when the crowd cheers for immediate rewards.
—Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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, 16 Dec. 2025
Nothing good will ever happen to the Maple Leafs, or anyone who cheers for them.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
The flashes were caused by rocky objects smacking into the lunar surface, and the astronauts’ observations of them caused scientists in Mission Control at the Johnson Space Center to erupt in cheers.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
Marcus Smart diving and scrapping and leading cheers with a scream.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The announcement drew cheers from the audience.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
The Hollywood premiere last night was something spiritual, with rolling cheers and applause throughout the film’s 127-minute running time at the Dolby Theatre.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
The new father, wearing the jersey of Sabres forward and occasional golf partner Alex Tuch, then chugged a can of beer before violently throwing it to the ground to a crescendo of cheers.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Stephen Martinez was wheeled out of the Department of Corrections Denver Reception and Diagnostic Center in the late afternoon to cheers.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
From the wings came De Niro, inspiring cheers from the exhibitors.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Barring anything drastic, Fernando Mendoza will put on a silver and black cap April 23 to overwhelming cheers from his friends and family inside his Miami home.
—Sam Warren, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheers
Verb
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And our lactation consultant judge applauds these bottles as an environmentally friendly alternative to disposable storage bags.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the clip, the crowd applauds Phan's quick thinking for saving the shark's life.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Her Orthodox priest reassures her that nobody is without sin.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Ghostwriting has been around forever, the Association of Ghostwriters reassures its clients.—
Emily Hodgson Anderson,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Nothing like the durable consolations of late-life romance, but headier, more exciting and, in the worst cases, far more damaging.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Toward the end of 2022 and into 2023, Perardi and Youngblood spoke constantly, looping through the same horror, the same consolations.—
Matthew Bremner,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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
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The voyage’s final night includes a spirits tasting under the Lyngen Alps at Aurora Spirit, the world’s northernmost distillery, and accommodation in its fjord-side cabins.—
Karen Gardiner,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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He was met with rapturous standing ovations at the New York Philharmonic and San Francisco Symphony upon his return to the stage months later.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Curry came off the bench to rousing standing ovations in his first two home games before returning to the starting five for Friday night's loss at Sacramento.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In Margo's Got Money Troubles, Elle Fanning plays a promising first-year student at a California community college whose professor praises her work, has an affair with her, gets her pregnant, then ghosts her.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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Parent praises bus driver Parents said that in the moments before the crash, the bus driver slowed down and began to pull over.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Miss Manners assures you that everything after thanking him was optional.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Elin Harryson, plant expert for Planta plant-care app, assures the casual ease of this type of garden is all part of the appeal.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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All through the park, competitors and onlookers hit vapes and shout tips and encouragements into trees.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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In October 2024 ahead of her own stay at MSG, Billie Eilish recorded encouragements to take the subways for environmental benefits.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Cheers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheers. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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