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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No prizes for guessing that France is the loudest nuclear cheerleader.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Then her dad comes crashing in, who is a vulnerability cheerleader, and is really encouraging her to feel your feelings, which is such an important thing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

Retired wrestler and cheerleader Stacy Keibler shared a photo of herself and Van Der Beek taking in a sunset as the actor was seated in a wheelchair.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 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

“We can keep trying,” Kim says, suddenly the cheerleader.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman