applauder

noun

as in fellow traveler

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauder
  1. fellow traveler
  2. cheerleader
  3. interpreter
  4. encourager
Noun
  • 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
  • Inchoate discontent must contend with the vast security services that Putin and his fellow travelers have at their disposal.
    — MICHAEL KIMMAGE, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of fellow traveler
Noun
  • 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
  • Former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Melissa Rycroft ended up replacing her, while O’Dell needed surgery to repair a torn meniscus.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of cheerleader
Noun
  • The two defendants in the Manchester case spoke in court through interpreters, only to confirm their names, dates of birth and addresses, PA reported.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Most of the 400 to 800 diamonds found at the park annually weigh about a quarter of a carat, according to park interpreter Sarah Bivens.
    — LAURA TURBAY, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of interpreter
Noun
  • 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
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“Applauder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauder. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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