1
as in encouraging
making one feel good inside
the cheering sight of a child being reunited with a pet that had been lost
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2
as in cheerful
serving to lift one's spirits
cheering words from the doctor that the worst of the treatment was over
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as in ovation
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval
a raucous cheering welcomed the newlyweds
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1
as in applauding
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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2
as in reassuring
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheering
Adjective
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The jury is out on 2024 first-rounder Hagen Smith but signs are encouraging.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025 -
The 5-foot-11, 191-pound former standout at Jacksonville’s Bartram Trail underwent offseason foot surgery in the spring, but a 3-tackle effort in the spring game was encouraging.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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More Getty Images Just hours earlier, Korda had posted a cheerful story showing four oversized suitcases and her golf travel bag lined up at the airport.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Despite his serious voice, Gamboa highlighted González’s cheerful character.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
Noun
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After watching the montage from the visitors’ dugout, Pressly and Tucker stepped on the field, tipped their caps to the fans giving them an ovation, and gave a wave of acknowledgement to the coaches, staff and players who watched in the Astros’ dugout.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
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The premiere also included a Q&A, after which Scarlett and Lance earned a rapturous applause and standing ovation when the cast introduced them.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Independence Police Chief Adam Dustman has announced an internal investigation into a November police shooting that killed a mother and her baby, while applauding the officer who fired the fatal bullets.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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Some Jewish groups are applauding the effort.—
Jeff Zeman,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Today, however, Kendall was spotted doing a little shopping at the Chloé store with some friends, and her choice of a bright red minidress brought back one of the biggest trends of summer 2023: Tomato girl summer.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
8 July 2025
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Not to mention, the pastry pink shade is perfect for bright, colorful summer outfits.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 July 2025
Noun
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When the price jumped from 5.5 million to 6 million euros in one swoop, there were whistles and applause.—
John Leicester,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Gasps and applause filled the Paris auction house as the price soared past previous records.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Reed said students in pre-K, kindergarten and first grade can be shy about making errors, especially when reading aloud, but assuring them that mistakes are okay will grow their confidence to keep trying.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Apr. 2025
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No Republicans signaled opposition to Huckabee’s nomination, assuring his passage.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The actress not only received laughs as the loving and witty wife of her husband, George, but also made television history.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
2 July 2025
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More from Think Texas: 'Loyal and loving native son': Ben Johnson writes compelling yet critical history of Texas The Runaway Scrape set the mold.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Cheering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheering. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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