ENCOURAGERS Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

encouragers

noun

plural of encourager

as in cheerleaders

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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 travelers

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That includes everything from amateur-signing bonuses, retirement benefits and moving expenses, to interpreters and clubhouse meals.

— Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 July 2026
After the destruction of the Temple of Jerusalem, interpreters understood Temple service broadly in terms of study, prayer, and upholding the commandments.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026

Definition of interpreters

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Back in his coaching career, Cruyff was one of the first managers to be obsessed with the cut of the pitch — a trait that has passed over to his disciples, most notably the exacting Pep Guardiola.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 25 June 2026
Christian Science teaches that the divine laws of Truth and Life, as demonstrated by Jesus and his disciples, continue to operate today as an eternal, demonstrable Science.

— Alistair Budd, Christian Science Monitor, 24 June 2026

Definition of disciples

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