APPLAUDER Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

applauder

noun

as in fellow traveler

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Militant members and their fellow travelers booed, and a former Labour chairman stormed off the stage in anger.

— James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
Two campsites along the route allow for an overnight stay, which many seasoned hikers recommend for the atmosphere and the chance to meet fellow travelers.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

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Trevizo’s doctor entered the room with two officers and informed the then-high school cheerleader and her mother that a dead newborn was found in the trash and had to be reported, the body camera footage shows.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
In 2020, fans also said goodbye to Naya Rivera, who played cheerleader turned lesbian icon Santana on the series.

— Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 25 July 2026

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After the former interpreter was sentenced to prison time for the incident, he was ordered to pay nearly $17 million in restitution to Ohtani.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Hours later, across the globe, after the Dodgers dispatched the San Diego Padres in a season-opening win – and after Mizuhara served as Ohtani’s interpreter in a hurried and rushed postgame media scrum – Hiltzik called ESPN again.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 28 July 2026

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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

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