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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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

Adding to fans' frustrations was the incessant press coverage of Belichick's romantic relationship with Jordon Hudson, a 24-year-old beauty pageant contestant and amateur cheerleader.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

Academically, I was on the honor roll and in all the AP classes, and I was a cheerleader.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

He isn’t the only cheerleader, seeing as attitudes on Wall Street are overwhelmingly positive.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

Lauren, a cheerleader, accepted her prize, beaming, to riotous applause and whistling.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner