cheerleader
noun
cheer·lead·er
ˈchir-ˌlē-dər 
: one that calls for and directs organized cheering (as at a football game)
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a politician who is a cheerleader for the government's new economic plan
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Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 11 May 2026
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Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 11 May 2026
The show's leading lady is nothing if not a huge cheerleader for her co-stars, both past and present.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
The final dance during auditions was choreographed by choreographer/dancer Quinton Peron, a former Los Angeles Rams cheerleader.
—Lisa Gutierrez
may 6, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Kane, who jokingly referred to herself as the World Cup’s chief cheerleader, said the Fan Festival should build momentum and offer a Philly flavor that brings people back.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 4 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 13 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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