cheerleader

[cheer-lee-der] / ˈtʃɪərˌli dər /

NOUN

one who supports and praises

Synonyms

STRONG

champion defender exponent promoter supporter

WEAK

admirer advocate apostle booster friend

Antonyms

STRONGEST

antagonist enemy

Example Sentences

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Lilly received an endorsement from an unlikely cheerleader on Thursday: S&P Global Ratings, which upgraded Lilly’s issuer credit rating to AA- from A+ while maintaining a positive outlook.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Now the King had to be the cheerleader for such threatened values, talking of the need for an international rule of law and the importance of a shared belief in "democratic, legal and social traditions".

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

A pole vaulter and cheerleader at the University of North Texas, Delka was introduced to skeleton by Johnny Quinn, a fellow North Texas alum who competed in the bobsled.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Throughout the turmoil, one person has been a consistent cheerleader: Strategy Chairman Michael Saylor, who co-founded the company in 1989.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

I looked at the cheerleader, but she shook her head.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher