cheerleader

noun

Definition of cheerleadernext
as in encourager

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Recent Examples of cheerleader The trip also underscores the president’s esteem for Burgum, who has become a key face of and cheerleader for the president’s expansive renovation projects around Washington. — Jack Dura, Fortune, 2 July 2026 The trip also underscores the president's esteem for Burgum, who has become a key face of and cheerleader for the president's expansive renovation projects around Washington. — CBS News, 1 July 2026 The former member of the Texas Tech Pom Squad who went viral during the Masters several years ago has followed in her mom's footsteps and become a professional cheerleader. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026 Cavinder attended Cowboys games and dressed as a Cowboys cheerleader with her twin, Hanna, for Halloween. — Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cheerleader
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  1. encourager
  2. fellow traveler
  3. interpreter
  4. disciple
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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  • 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
  • As the sole Americans on the trip, the Meltons were joined in their convoy by fellow travelers from India.
    — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
Definition of fellow traveler
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  • This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity and is translated by Song’s interpreter, Jun Yi.
    — Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2026
  • Ortiz attended virtually with the assistance of an interpreter.
    — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2026
Definition of interpreter
Noun
  • Ng began learning tai chi in 1989 from Master Gene Chen, a disciple of Grandmaster Feng ZhiQiang.
    — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
  • In 1985, Postman, a friend and disciple of McLuhan’s, published Amusing Ourselves to Death.
    — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Definition of disciple

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