cheer (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheer (up)
Verb
  • The grains were tender, pleasantly sticky, and subtly brightened with rice vinegar.
    Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Hyaluronic acid boosts hydration, while apple extract brightens and smooths the skin.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • On April 5, disenfranchised Americans are being encouraged to protest the Trump administration's policies as part of a national movement in myriad cities, hosted by a group of older Americans called Third Act.
    Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
  • The president also encouraged Republicans to vote early.
    Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple.
    Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Directed and co-written by Jean-Stéphane Bron, the original and spirited fiction series, the high-stakes real life drama-thriller, is inspired by real life last-chance talks in 2015 between the U.S. and Iran over the latter’s nuclear program, talks held in Geneva.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Phoenix would go on to lose this game, and lose the finals as well, but despite the heartbreaking loss things were still looking up for the franchise.
    Mikai Bruce, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Things are looking up for local musicians and venue owners with the creation of Cuyahoga LIVE!, a task force focused on strengthening Northeast Ohio's music scene.
    Troy Smith, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Cheer (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheer%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.

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