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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
Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Wall Street opened mostly higher Tuesday, apparently cheering President Donald Trump's first day back in the White House after his speeches seemed to show a softer stance on tariffs, economists, said.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Teammates were so fond of Darnold that, after Minnesota won its 14th game — one off the franchise record — in Week 17 to set up a regular-season finale with Detroit that would decide the NFC’s top seed in the playoffs, Vikings players lifted Darnold on their shoulders to raucous cheers.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Onlookers cheered not only for athletes playing, but for those wandering the aisles.
—Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Wall Street opened mostly higher Tuesday, apparently cheering President Donald Trump's first day back in the White House after his speeches seemed to show a softer stance on tariffs, economists, said.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
On the far side from where Donyell Malen left Goodison Park’s stands, the loudest cheers could be heard in the stadium’s away end.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Teammates were so fond of Darnold that, after Minnesota won its 14th game — one off the franchise record — in Week 17 to set up a regular-season finale with Detroit that would decide the NFC’s top seed in the playoffs, Vikings players lifted Darnold on their shoulders to raucous cheers.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheer
Verb
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Aufderheide, who is also the director of the Resuscitation Research Center, applauded the coalition’s goals.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Jan. 2025
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Republicans, elated by their party’s political comeback, applauded.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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The backdrop should be reassuring for many investors: A lively bull market, pro-business policies promised by the Trump administration and a Federal Reserve close to pulling off a soft landing.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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When Basil worries that his ideas are too out there, Peter reassures him that people are all weird.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2025
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American scientists crowed with glee over evidence that America was as old as Europe.—
Caroline Winterer / Made by History,
TIME,
14 Jan. 2025
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Maria hides her pills from her household staff with the glee of a child stashing her Halloween candy.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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All ticket proceeds and donations will be distributed under the advisement of the Annenberg Foundation for short-term relief efforts and long-term initiatives to prevent future fire disasters throughout Southern California, according to the FireAid website.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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As the California fires have devastated more than hundreds of thousands of residents, Hollywood actors have come together to raise millions for relief efforts.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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On the cruise’s opening day, strong winds on the high seas did not stop the spirit from delivering.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 Feb. 2025
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Midway through the film, a scene of cotton being harvested and shaped into a trailer-length bale is underscored by a deep grumbling that suggests machinery, and vocals that hint at spirit (original music by Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe).—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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And a very big white one Keeler: CU Buffs players, staff gave standing ovation at legendary coach Bill McCartney’s memorial service.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2025
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The powerful music filled Icehouse with electricity, and several audience members stood for the song — not as if to give a standing ovation, but out of reverence.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Seroka also praised longshore laborers for taking on the high volumes of business, along with the other stakeholders in attendance including terminal operators and shipping lines and members of the San Pedro Bay community.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Jan. 2025
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In an internal memo obtained by ABC News, Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger praised officers in the wake of the pardons.—
Jay O'Brien,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2025
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The Sheriff’s Office assured family and friends of people incarcerated at the three jails that none of them were currently threatened by the fire.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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But, rest assured NBA fans, O’Neal and Smith are coming back.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Cheer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheer. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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