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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Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 24 May 2026
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Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Aiding him in all this robust reminiscence is his co-producer on all the tracks and co-writer on about half of them, Andrew Watt, classic rock’s biggest modern cheerleader.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 May 2026
Frances is a cheerleader for the people in her programs, inspiring them to succeed and motivating women to seek greatness.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
The cheerleaders are enjoying arguably the best part of the season for a team like the Dallas Cowboys.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 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 26 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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