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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

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noun

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

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cheering

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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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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
  1. encouraging
  2. cheerful
  3. ovation
  4. applauding
  5. bright
  6. applause
  7. assuring
  8. loving
Adjective
  • He was embraced by Lewis Hamilton's father, Anthony Hamilton, who then offered him encouraging words to boost his morale.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The current adoption trends are encouraging, particularly in healthcare and sustainability.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of encouraging
Adjective
  • Washington earlier this month abruptly suspended military aid to Ukraine following a heated exchange between Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, just hours after the cheerful TSMC ceremony.
    — Wayne Chang, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Plus, their cheerful blooms and tall stems ensure these flowers will be a striking addition to any landscape.
    — Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of cheerful
Noun
  • 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
  • Erivo capped off the emotional number, which earned a roaring standing ovation, with her now-viral belting riff.
    — Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Definition of ovation
Verb
  • Join us in applauding this young hero.
    — Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Jeff Bezos is applauding his fiancée Lauren Sánchez for her eventful year!
    — Charna Flam, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of applauding
Adjective
  • The flavor profile is sweet and bright and makes a great potluck side that will have everyone scooping out a big serving.
    — Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
  • That’s exactly what happens, but our eyes (which are not blessed with high dynamic range) see a bright side of the moon and an almost black side as Earth’s shadow travels across it.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of bright
Noun
  • Hand clapping is ubiquitous behavior for humans across time and cultures, serving many different purposes: to signify approval with applause, for instance, or to keep time to music.
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Spellbound audiences burst into spontaneous applause.
    — Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of applause
Verb
  • Jamie’s lieutenant Bixby eventually reaches the church, assuring Claire that Jamie is bound to come any minute.
    — Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The city's Superdome is also set to host the NFL Super Bowl next month, and the NFL issued a statement offering support to the victims and those affected, while also assuring that the event will be safe.
    — Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of assuring
Adjective
  • As far as Rich, 71, is concerned, Brock hasn't strayed far from his always complicated, but loving, blended family.
    — Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Even if your partner is loving and dependable, trust requires vulnerability.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of loving
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