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

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

Before their performance, the choir members described Clarkson, who was in the audience for the live final, as their "biggest cheerleader" and added they "couldn't thank him enough".

From BBC • May 31, 2026

And who but my mother could’ve understood the magnitude of driving me to junior cheerleader tryouts?

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd