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

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

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Retired wrestler and cheerleader Stacy Keibler shared a photo of herself and Van Der Beek taking in a sunset as the actor was seated in a wheelchair.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

I should be tan, sporty, blond — a volleyball player, or a cheerleader, perhaps — all the things that go with living in the valley of the sun.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer