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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Earlier seasons of the show concentrated on the tough selection process to become a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader - a job that attracts young women from across the USA.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

As Manchester mayor, he made his mark as the cheerleader for one of Britain’s few regional success stories.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

“So I think they’re happy. They have been a good cheerleader and supportive. And that’s what I need,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

How often have we seen the popular high school cheerleader navigate a toxic relationship with the school’s hot jock?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Tammi and Kelli were still wearing their purple-and- white cheerleader costumes, holding pom-poms from the rally.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan