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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One of those women, Kris (Lauren Bittner), whose entire demeanor screams former head cheerleader, finally confronts Patricia at her sunset and cocktails event.
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Jen Chaney, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Dan Ives, one of the biggest tech stock cheerleaders on Wall Street, told CNBC on Monday that the party is just getting started.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Turner’s wife, Ashley, a former New England Patriots cheerleader, starred on Married to the Game, a WAGS-type series on Amazon Prime Video in England.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
Steinfeld and Allen, who have been linked together since 2023 and married in May 2025, have been each other's biggest cheerleaders over the years.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 11 May 2026
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Jen Chaney, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Dan Ives, one of the biggest tech stock cheerleaders on Wall Street, told CNBC on Monday that the party is just getting started.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Turner’s wife, Ashley, a former New England Patriots cheerleader, starred on Married to the Game, a WAGS-type series on Amazon Prime Video in England.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
Steinfeld and Allen, who have been linked together since 2023 and married in May 2025, have been each other's biggest cheerleaders over the years.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 11 May 2026
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 20 May. 2026.
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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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