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
Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
His homecoming at Golden 1 Center is expected to be met with a mix of emotions from fans who once cheered him as the face of the franchise.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Ludwig and Stevenson were friends who were in cheer together in high school, friends and family told KCEN.
—Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The moves were quickly cheered by the timber industry.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
His homecoming at Golden 1 Center is expected to be met with a mix of emotions from fans who once cheered him as the face of the franchise.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
The Cubs, though, managed just three hits in the loss, including a single by Seiya Suzuki, who was greeted by constant cheers throughout the game.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Ludwig and Stevenson were friends who were in cheer together in high school, friends and family told KCEN.
—Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheer
Verb
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Hundreds of social media users have commented on TikTok to applaud Wheels and praise Santos for giving him a second chance at life.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Get The Recipe Cheeseburger Sliders Bring out the tray of sliders and the entire party will applaud.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Since then, various administration officials have sought to reassure investors that there’s no need to panic.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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In an Instagram post Tuesday morning, Escondido police sought to reassure community members that the operation was not immigration focused.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Mulligan was also happy to recount her affection for some of her other co-stars, ticking through them with glee.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2025
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Chinese state media has reacted with glee as President Donald Trump dismantles Voice of America (VOA).—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Currently, individuals and households that reside or have a business in Los Angeles County qualify for tax relief.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Red Cross announced plans to assist with relief efforts on Saturday.—
Eric Zerkel,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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Smells like teen spirit As bloody and grim as Greek myths have always been, Santa Monica Studio established even darker trappings with 2005’s God of War.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 2025
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But that resilience and spirit are certainly being tested, with the Heat’s last win coming nearly three weeks ago on March 3 in a home victory over the Washington Wizards.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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With Mike Witcher on dobro and Ethan Ballinger on mandolin, guitar, and harmony vocals, the Luke Bulla Trio gave a commanding performance that well-deserved its standing ovations, the news release stated.—
Del Mar Foundation,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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Despite critical acclaim and a long ovation at the film’s premiere at the Cannes Film Festival last year, The Apprentice had trouble finding a distributor.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Goswami praised her collaborators but also thanked the AFA academy — and herself.—
Patrick Brzeski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Mar. 2025
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Multiple customers have praised the bag’s capacity in their reviews.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Commenting on the issue, Commissioner Jay Monahan assured that the two issues were unrelated.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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With each one, readers can rest assured that preceding each billion-dollar valuation was all manner of skepticism that well exceeded Wright’s own about wind and solar.—
John Tamny,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Cheer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheer. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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