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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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

Mortensen is reportedly now dating former 49ers cheerleader Emma Shippen.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 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

Rosé, one quarter of the South Korean girl group Blackpink, is nominated for three awards for APT, her irresistible, cheerleader chanting duet with Bruno Mars.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 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