cheerleader
noun
cheer·lead·er
ˈchir-ˌlē-dər 
: one that calls for and directs organized cheering (as at a football game)
Examples of cheerleader in a Sentence
a politician who is a cheerleader for the government's new economic plan
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Also, a grand opening party for PILLAR with entertainment, including an appearance by the Arizona Cardinals cheerleaders and bites from POMO Pizzeria, is scheduled for Nov. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m.
RED recently located its headquarters to the Biltmore property.
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Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 11 Nov. 2024
Once, after a radio station turned down one of his songs, Paxton assembled a protest parade down Hollywood Boulevard with 15 cheerleaders and a live elephant pulling a Volkswagen convertible.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Texas fans expressed their frustration with the call by throwing water bottles and other trash onto the field at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, which were cleared up by cheerleaders and other team staff.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
Marching bands from schools all over the country will also perform, as will several different performance groups, dancers, and cheerleaders.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 11 Nov. 2024
Once, after a radio station turned down one of his songs, Paxton assembled a protest parade down Hollywood Boulevard with 15 cheerleaders and a live elephant pulling a Volkswagen convertible.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Texas fans expressed their frustration with the call by throwing water bottles and other trash onto the field at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, which were cleared up by cheerleaders and other team staff.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
Marching bands from schools all over the country will also perform, as will several different performance groups, dancers, and cheerleaders.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Cheerleader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheerleader. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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cheerleader
noun
cheer·lead·er
ˈchi(ə)r-ˌlēd-ər
: a person who leads organized cheering (as at a football or basketball game)
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