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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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

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

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

I’m close to my dad, and my dad is, I would also say a vulnerability cheerleader, and a very refreshingly emotional Englishman.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

I looked at the cheerleader, but she shook her head.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher