cheering 1 of 3

adjective

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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cheering

2 of 3

noun

as in ovation
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval a raucous cheering welcomed the newlyweds

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cheering

3 of 3

verb

present participle of cheer
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 cheering
Noun
The crowd erupted, some cheering and others brought to tears, a collective wave of emotion rolling over us as the sky went dark. — Annissa Durar, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2026 The kitchen men restarted their cheering as if someone in there was doing stage magic, and Uncle Jimmy leaned closer so he could be heard. — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026 In announcing his candidacy before a cheering crowd, Giannoulias invoked an image of Chicago as a city where hard work and sacrifice pay off. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 Felix Anudike-Uzomah The Lee Summit’s and K-State graduate found his way into Chiefs fans’ hearts for his enthusiastic reaction to getting drafted by his hometown team and walking through the cheering crowd at the draft held in Kansas City. — Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026 On an episode of Today with Jenna and Sheinelle, the broadcaster admitted that her over-the-top cheering got her into trouble. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 31 July 2026 Teammates Cristian Romero and Lisandro Martínez helped spread the banner wide before TV cameras and cheering fans. — ABC News, 31 July 2026 Please order her not to roll her eyes at my cheering and clapping. — John Hodgman, New York Times, 24 July 2026 Players were spirited, despite the heat, clapping, cheering and singing at the start of training session at Inter Miami Stadium (formerly Chase Stadium) in Fort Lauderdale. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
Verb
From his home Turner could hear cheering from the team’s matches at the nearby Stamford Bridge stadium. — L. Sue Baugh, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026 Continue reading … OPINION LIZ PEEK – China is cheering as the left blocks America’s AI infrastructure. — FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 The crowd rose to greet a legend, some 13,000 fans cheering at the mere sight of a woman who had given them so much over the years. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026 Now McCrumby and his basketball teammates are out there cheering him on. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 The legendary Carnegie Deli, one of the city’s most iconic delicatessen restaurants, is apparently returning to Midtown after a 10-year absence, with pastrami and corned beef fans cheering in anticipation. — Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026 Her giggles kept interrupting the tune through much of her performance, and soon Pioneer Hall was laughing with her and cheering her through it. — Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 18 Aug. 2026 Miller said that one of his first memories as a young child was hearing his father cheering in the other room watching a Cowboys game. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2026 But the fans have treated me so well here, and to hear people cheering for that is cool. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheering
  1. encouraging
  2. cheerful
  3. ovation
  4. applauding
  5. reassuring
  6. comforting
  7. bright
  8. applause
Adjective
  • The Seahawks are high on Stephens, a fifth-round rookie out of Iowa who had an encouraging preseason.
    — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Investors welcomed some encouraging signals about demand for artificial intelligence from two big tech companies, Dell and Palo Alto Networks.
    — Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of encouraging
Adjective
  • Beyond Ningyocho station, cheap and cheerful izakaya sit next to longstanding kaiseki and sushi restaurants in heritage buildings, remnants of the era when this was Yoshicho, one of Tokyo's geisha quarters.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The fragrance is a delicious mix of sweet, fruity, and floral, thanks to notes of citrus, agave, and jasmine, offering a bright and cheerful scent to your space.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheerful
Noun
  • History-making women in front offices and on the sidelines, mascots, and even team names can inspire standing-ovation-worthy choices for a new bundle of joy.
    — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
  • World premiering in Competition, the picture took Cannes by storm in May, prompting a 20-minute ovation and then winning Best Director for Calvo and Ambrossi.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of ovation
Verb
  • Chelsea supporters at Craven Cottage responded by applauding Fernandez and singing his name.
    — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Local officials posed around the giant baby blue ceremonial check, applauding as the mayor positioned it on an easel in view of the television cameras.
    — Tamar Hallerman, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of applauding
Verb
  • But more importantly for DJI, a new local-only data mode should go some way to reassuring anyone concerned by the first Romo’s serious security flaws.
    — Dominic Preston, The Verge, 3 Sep. 2026
  • For a parent watching a ride take an unexpected turn or run longer than expected, that extra visibility could be reassuring.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of reassuring
Adjective
  • The availability of my driver’s license to anyone willing to cough up a fee isn’t exactly a comforting thought.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026
  • But fear not, Margo’s wig remains a comforting presence through it all.
    — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of comforting
Adjective
  • Put the cutting in a warm place with bright, indirect light, keep the soil evenly moist, and open the bag once each day to let in fresh air.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Mystery Men Throw it back to the Y2K era with this 1999 comedy starring a plethora of the era’s brightest comedic talents, including Ben Stiller, Kel Mitchell, Janeane Garofolo, and Paul Reubens.
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of bright
Noun
  • The applause barely stopped, and the crowd sang along to every word as well as danced in their seats throughout the entire two-and-a-half-hour show.
    — Nada Aboul Kheir, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Her words were met by applause in Mission Control at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.
    — Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of applause

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“Cheering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheering. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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