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Definitions

cheers

NOUN
acclamation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ovation salutation
STRONG
acclaim adulation applause approbation cheer cheering hand honor jubilation plaudits tribute
WEAK
big hand laudation standing O
Antonyms
STRONG
criticism silence
WEAK
disapproval
NOUN
applause
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acclaim accolade kudos ovation praise standing ovation
STRONG
acclamation approbation cheering commendation hand hurrahs plaudits rooting round
WEAK
big hand bring down the house eulogizing hand-clapping laudation
Antonyms
STRONGEST
blame criticism
STRONG
disapproval
WEAK
silence
NOUN
encore
Synonyms
STRONG
acclamation number plaudits praise reappearance repetition response return
WEAK
repeat performance
Antonyms
STRONG
question request
NOUN
plaudits
Synonyms
STRONG
acclaim acclamation accolade cheering clapping commendation hand hurrahs kudos ovation praise raves rooting
WEAK
big hand laudation stamping standing ovation
Antonyms
STRONG
blame censure criticism disapproval silence
VERB
bottoms up
Synonyms
WEAK
down the hatch

Example Sentences

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Guthrie choked up as she entered the plaza to cheers during the program’s second hour.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

There were small cheers from those in the know as the rocket past the moment of maximum danger - one minute and 10 seconds into the launch.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

There were loud jeers when he came on as a 69th minute substitute, although they were replaced by cheers when he stabbed home from virtually on the goalline to put England ahead 12 minutes later.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

As Luka Doncic’s scoring total crept up with each step-back three, free throw or fadeaway shot, the cheers grew louder, coming from every corner from fans dressed in every color.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

House Hyacinth got the loudest cheers yet, and the awful truth truly sank in.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega