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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
CBS News, 29 Dec. 2024
His response to the whooping and cheering — his response to the response — was very good, by the way.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 27 Dec. 2024
David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Swift is spreading holiday cheer to her Kansas City family; here's a look into her generosity.
—Bryan West, The Tennessean, 26 Dec. 2024
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Verb
When Woodrow Wilson went to Paris to help end World War I, he was cheered by hundreds and hundreds of thousands of Parisians.
—CBS News, 29 Dec. 2024
His response to the whooping and cheering — his response to the response — was very good, by the way.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 27 Dec. 2024
Noun
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been spreading the holiday cheer!
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Swift is spreading holiday cheer to her Kansas City family; here's a look into her generosity.
—Bryan West, The Tennessean, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheer
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It’s been a tough year for the toy industry, but one of the biggest players dropped some holiday cheer with a last-minute marketing message toymakers everywhere can applaud.Joan Verdon, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Aung Shine Oo/AP The United States and its partners applauded these developments and, with good reason, took pride in helping advance them.Derek Mitchell, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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Federal authorities have reassured the public that the objects don’t appear to be operating nefariously, while the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security clarify many sightings appear to be not drones at all.Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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As lawmakers stare down a Friday deadline to fund the government, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday worked to reassure his colleagues there’s compromise in sight.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
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Supporters of the movement can barely disguise their glee.David Gilbert, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
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Everyone in town is terrified of bears roaming the streets, but their glee once again turns into hostility when their taxes are raised to pay for the Bear Patrol that’s keeping them safe.Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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Nayla and her colleagues listed, with a blend of pride and relief, the numerous ambassadors in attendance—from the Netherlands, Italy, the United States.Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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In the days and weeks after the election, many Indians were too overwhelmed by happiness and relief to worry about the details.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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David not only excels musically on the trombone but also brings a collaborative and positive spirit that inspires the entire group.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Youthful high spirits become depressing under such circumstances.Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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After the song ended, there were even more cheers and a longer ovation than usual, which some people thought could be fans' way of showing support at a time of possible heartache.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Loud ovations greeted the Carnegie performances, and the musicians themselves applauded their future leader.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Beats Solo Buds Wireless Earbuds Shoppers praise these Beats buds for their wonderful sound quality, easy connectivity, and long battery life.Shalwah Evans, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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Newsom praises Musk’s move as environmentally friendly.Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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For those who might feel a bit shy about having their new spouse dive under their dress in front of all their relatives, rest assured that the garter toss is definitely not essential.Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
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Notable new data will encourage boards and their nominating committees to adopt a board composition philosophy that is long term in nature, to better assure the availability of core competencies to address challenges into the future.Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Cheer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheer. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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