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as in applauds
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 reassures
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 consolations
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 spirits
a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion
be of good cheer in this Christmas season
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as in ovations
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 cheers
Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Their 10-year-old daughter cheers three to four times a week and also does runners club twice a week, while their son plays soccer one to two times a week.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
And, when her busy schedule permits, Swift cheers him on at Kansas City Chiefs games, often meeting him after the games to walk through the stadium hand-in-hand.
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Pacino was also not on the Lido, but the rest of the cast was present and rallied the crowd’s cheers for Van Sant, who surveyed the crowd during the ovation and at one point checked his watch.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Once Sampson picked him up, the crowd erupted in cheers.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Cena and Paul exchanged strikes as the crowd responded with boos and cheers.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The final tally — 12 in favor, seven opposed, and one abstention — drew cheers.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Packers fans travel well and will be ready to cheer on their new player, while Cowboys fans will also want to welcome their former player back with either boos or cheers, depending on their feelings.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Adcock said as six security guards dragged the man off the stage, a comment met with loud cheers from the crowd.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
That meant loud cheers for California Democrats and their effort to counter Republican gerrymandering by passing a new mid-decade map that would delete five GOP congressional seats.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
An American Swiftie who also cheers for the Chiefs asked her Brazilian counterparts about it on social media Thursday.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Their 10-year-old daughter cheers three to four times a week and also does runners club twice a week, while their son plays soccer one to two times a week.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
And, when her busy schedule permits, Swift cheers him on at Kansas City Chiefs games, often meeting him after the games to walk through the stadium hand-in-hand.
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts helped seal Philadelphia’s win on the final drive by converting a third-and-3 with a scramble up the middle, eliciting cheers from the crowd for the reigning Super Bowl MVP.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Pacino was also not on the Lido, but the rest of the cast was present and rallied the crowd’s cheers for Van Sant, who surveyed the crowd during the ovation and at one point checked his watch.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Once Sampson picked him up, the crowd erupted in cheers.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Cena and Paul exchanged strikes as the crowd responded with boos and cheers.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The final tally — 12 in favor, seven opposed, and one abstention — drew cheers.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Packers fans travel well and will be ready to cheer on their new player, while Cowboys fans will also want to welcome their former player back with either boos or cheers, depending on their feelings.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Adcock said as six security guards dragged the man off the stage, a comment met with loud cheers from the crowd.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
That meant loud cheers for California Democrats and their effort to counter Republican gerrymandering by passing a new mid-decade map that would delete five GOP congressional seats.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheers
Verb
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But more than anything else, Truwit applauds her friend's character and selflessness.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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George Russell of Great Britain and Mercedes applauds from the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at Hungaroring on August 3, 2025 in Budapest, Hungary.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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And cultivate the executive presence that reassures stakeholders even amid uncertainty.—
Matthew C. Meade,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The wedding singer, J, reassures them.—
Katy Hershberger
August 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Yet even in an awkward or hurtful breakup conversation, the person being broken up with is still offered the dignity of being told to their face that the relationship is ending; ghostees aren’t even allowed these small consolations.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The report offers no solutions or consolations on the matter.—
Zoe Pearl,
New Yorker,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But the new film, set in 1986, finds the Warrens dealing with a bunch of personal matters, as well as a Pennsylvania family haunted by a mirror cursed with malevolent spirits.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Founded in London in 1969, the IWSC is renowned for its rigorous blind tastings and expert judging panels, which annually evaluate thousands of entries across all major spirits categories.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Twenty players returned for the ceremony and received loud ovations.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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And scores of the world’s top auteurs came to compete with strong new titles — many of them instant Oscar contenders the moment the customary standing ovations wound down each night inside Venice’s Sala Grande cinema.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While Bernhardt praises her gifts, the French diva doesn’t hold back in her stinging criticism of the production, calling it the same old prewar Italian theater, out of touch with the times.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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And Lauren, who initially praises his new short story for its trauma narrative.—
Jane Ciabattari
August 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Concentrating the Black population in a majority-minority district assures some degree of representation.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Limonov, being dead, is one of the few characters appearing under his own name, and a pre-film credit assures us that The Wizard of the Kremlin is a work of fiction.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Ward and Curlee also started the app Counterbalance, which provides daily encouragements, recipes, community and more.—
Emy LaCroix,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Cheers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheers. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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