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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Because he was incapable of envy, he was everyone’s biggest cheerleader.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 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

He isn’t the only cheerleader: of 22 analysts tracked by FactSet, 16 rate BioNtech at Buy.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

One cheerleader is Citi Research analyst Fatima Boolani, who initiated coverage on the stock at Buy with a $285 price target on Friday.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Between them walked Kelli, the empousa cheerleader from my freshman orientation.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan