Definitions

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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When cheerleader Reece Weaver showed up on Netflix’s “America’s Sweethearts” with her babydoll voice and swivel-hipped moves, she became a breakout star.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 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

BofA Securities became the latest cheerleader on Thursday, as the firm upgraded shares to Buy from Neutral with a $450 price target, up from $420.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 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

High-school students, among them former classmates of Nancy and Kenyon Clutter, chanted cheerleader rhymes, bubbled bubble gum, gobbled hot dogs and soda pop.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote