CHEERLEADER Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

cheerleader

noun

Definition of cheerleader

as in encourager

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Recent Examples of cheerleader Longtin, whose older sister Destinee was a cheerleader and older brother Daymian played football, lives only a Hail Mary throw from school property. — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 But not everybody is overjoyed by sports’ new naked cheerleader. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026 Niemczak said similar skills are needed for being a nurse and a cheerleader. — Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026 The Western Hills High School cheerleader was preparing to attend the school’s Valentine’s Day dance with her boyfriend, football team quarterback Rodney McCoy. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cheerleader

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In 1991, the European Union introduced the Mesures pour encourager le développement de l’industrie audiovisuelle program (measures to encourage the development of the audiovisual industry) aimed at supporting the European film industry as a source of cultural and economic activities.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
Thank you for being my friend, mentor, encourager and visionary.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025

Definition of encourager

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For longtime fans of the brand, Ponant is a reliably luxe way to sail expedition-style to adventurous destinations—though as one fellow traveler and repeat guest pointed out to me, several other cruise lines now offer this once-rare combination.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Inchoate discontent must contend with the vast security services that Putin and his fellow travelers have at their disposal.

— MICHAEL KIMMAGE, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of fellow traveler

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The two defendants in the Manchester case spoke in court through interpreters, only to confirm their names, dates of birth and addresses, PA reported.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026
Most of the 400 to 800 diamonds found at the park annually weigh about a quarter of a carat, according to park interpreter Sarah Bivens.

— LAURA TURBAY, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of interpreter

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Seeing the internet’s foremost disciple of glow meet the internet’s foremost purveyor of good lighting, though, feels quite satisfying—who else needs another excuse to update that Sephora cart?

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2026
Lay disciples typically uphold the vow of brahmacharya by maintaining fidelity toward their spouse.

— Bhakti Mamtora, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of disciple

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