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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
Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Captain Jalen Brunson and his squad, guided by head coach Mike Brown, became the Eastern Conference champions on the other team’s court on Monday in Cleveland, with diehard fans Spike Lee, Tracy Morgan, Timothée Chalamet and Ben Stiller cheering them on at the away game.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
Instead of hearing the warm, roaring cheers like other great IndyCar champions and popular personalities, Palou has started hearing a different chorus from the crowd, boos.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
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Verb
South Florida is blessed to have had a lot special to cheer in sports.
—Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Captain Jalen Brunson and his squad, guided by head coach Mike Brown, became the Eastern Conference champions on the other team’s court on Monday in Cleveland, with diehard fans Spike Lee, Tracy Morgan, Timothée Chalamet and Ben Stiller cheering them on at the away game.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Noun
Supporters immediately met the news with cheers and whistles while Jump by Van Halen played over the speakers, followed by CCR’s Fortunate Son.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
Instead of hearing the warm, roaring cheers like other great IndyCar champions and popular personalities, Palou has started hearing a different chorus from the crowd, boos.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheer
Verb
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Jennifer Levi of the LGBTQ+ rights group GLAD Law, who represents the plaintiffs, applauded the decision.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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In a joint statement, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert applauded the organization.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Verb
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In bullet points, the note asked how many people were among them, checked on their health and needs, and reassured them that people outside were waiting for their safe return.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Norrased sought to reassure him, telling him that the water was being drained, and handing over blankets and food.—
Jintamas Saksornchai,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Oh, there were so many birds in the sky—flipped with glee when a referee called offside and overturned a Celtic FC goal in front of a frenzied crowd of 50,000 on a chilly, overcast day at Glasgow's Ibrox Stadium.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 May 2026
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There’s an element of sadistic, John Simonesque glee to his attacks on the personal appearances of actors.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Noun
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There are tons of spa treatments, all on the affordable side, ranging from an abdominal relaxation ritual for digestive lightness to cranial drainage for migraine relief.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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But the Bears’ fate was left unclear — perhaps to be decided only by the team — when state lawmakers adjourned without agreeing on a property-tax relief plan for the team.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
Noun
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This new rye whiskey started its life in Illinois, specifically at Chicago craft distillery Koval, which makes some very… interesting spirits (the Koopers trained there as distillers).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
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As creative director of menswear at Louis Vuitton, Williams is an organic partner for Moët & Chandon, which belongs to the wines and spirits division of luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
31 May 2026
Noun
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The discus competition finished before any of the track events started and was held on an auxiliary field, but the Aliso Niguel senior got a standing ovation on the victory stand half an hour after her third throw thrust her into the record books.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Photos of his time pitching for the Nationals were shown as the crowd gave him an ovation.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Anything Oprah repeatedly praises immediately piques my interest, but even more so when her favorites are podiatrist favorites.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
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In a post on X on May 29, Shriver marked what would have been Kennedy's 109th birthday by praising the court's ruling against efforts to rename the cultural institution.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
Verb
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More important will be management’s near-term outlook and commentary on the call to assure investors demand for cybersecurity has taken a definitive leg higher now that AI is being ingrained into every aspect of the enterprise.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Zev Fima,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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Children of immigrants born in Italy aren’t assured citizenship, and can apply only within a twelve-month window after turning eighteen.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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“Cheer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheer. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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