cheerleader
noun
cheer·lead·er
ˈchir-ˌlē-dər 
: one that calls for and directs organized cheering (as at a football game)
Examples of cheerleader in a Sentence
a politician who is a cheerleader for the government's new economic plan
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Hometown: New Orleans Occupation: Miss New Orleans USA and NFL cheerleader
Still looking for her first because... because she’s never been in a serious relationship.
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EW.com, 31 July 2025
Be Honest About Risks (and Proactive About Planning) Your high-stakes clients don’t need insincere cheerleaders.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Jones was previously a cheerleader for the university.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 28 July 2025
Like Monty Python’s dead parrot skit, Gov. Gavin Newsom and other cheerleaders for this horribly flawed project are in denial about its inevitable demise.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 27 July 2025
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EW.com, 31 July 2025
Be Honest About Risks (and Proactive About Planning) Your high-stakes clients don’t need insincere cheerleaders.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Jones was previously a cheerleader for the university.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 28 July 2025
Like Monty Python’s dead parrot skit, Gov. Gavin Newsom and other cheerleaders for this horribly flawed project are in denial about its inevitable demise.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 27 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for cheerleader
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“Cheerleader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheerleader. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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cheerleader
noun
cheer·lead·er
ˈchi(ə)r-ˌlēd-ər
: a person who leads organized cheering (as at a football or basketball game)
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