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

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

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

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Growing up she was a gymnast and a cheerleader.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Mrs. Walton sounds worse than a dang cheerleader.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles