ENCOURAGER Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

encourager

noun

Definition of encourager

as in cheerleader

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Recent Examples of encourager 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, 5 May 2026 Thank you for being my friend, mentor, encourager and visionary. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025

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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

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The six-part series recounts the love story of young Crown Prince Carl Gustaf and German Brazilian interpreter Silvia Sommerlath, who later became Queen of Sweden.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
During a news conference Monday, Garces Perez called in from ICE custody and gave his own account of the shooting with the help of an interpreter.

— Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of interpreter

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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

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