CHEERLEADER Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

cheerleader

noun

Definition of cheerleader

as in encourager

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Recent Examples of cheerleader Richards played Kelly Van Ryan, a spoiled cheerleader who attends Blue Bay High School, shot at Ransom Everglades in Coconut Grove. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026 That cheerleader, Claire, was played by Hayden Panettiere, who stayed for Heroes’ entire run. — Megan Vick, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026 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 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

Noun

The fellow travelers wind up spending the week together, while The White Lotus star Coon stars as Sarah, the ex-fiancée of Lee’s character.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of fellow traveler

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Ingram handed the mantle off to the new Pamphlet interpreter, Brandon Lee, who debuted at the dedication.

— Nancy Jiang, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
When the interpreter described her as having a filmography of more than 80 titles and began to call her prolific, Gainsbourg cut in.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of interpreter

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In particular, Greek mathematician-philosopher Pythagoras and his disciples may have associated beans with reincarnation, so some thought eating them was technically an act of cannibalism.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
In the New Testament, Jesus and his disciples take part in those pilgrimages.

— Shay Rabineau, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026

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