applauder

noun

as in fellow traveler

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  1. fellow traveler
  2. cheerleader
  3. interpreter
  4. encourager
Noun
  • 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
Definition of fellow traveler
Noun
  • Also pushing for an incentive up around 10-20% is Enemy of the State star and MAGA cheerleader Jon Voight.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Perez is incredibly well-versed in pop music and has historically been an early cheerleader for many notable artists, some of whom have gone on to become superstars.
    — Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheerleader
Noun
  • The chaotic hearing was marked by Castro-Arroyo rambling and frequently interrupting Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Ellen Sue Venzer as an interpreter translated the proceeding.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Erika Velez, a Spanish interpreter from Hidden Valley Elementary School, told The Charlotte Observer Hidden Valley’s demographics are changing.
    — Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 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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