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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Liam always had his own exuberant charm live, a bit of a cheerleader, but intent on making a direct connection with the crowd.
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
The men in attendance, meanwhile, were happy to take a backseat — and one in particular, to be a cheerleader for his wife.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Oct. 2024
The Thrall High School student graduated earlier this year, ran cross country, was a cheerleader, and competed in powerlifting, among her many other extracurricular activities, according to her obituary.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
The cheerleader and honor roll student says remote learning days can be useful for review but are challenging for making any progress.
—Jackie Valley, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Oct. 2024
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
The men in attendance, meanwhile, were happy to take a backseat — and one in particular, to be a cheerleader for his wife.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Oct. 2024
The Thrall High School student graduated earlier this year, ran cross country, was a cheerleader, and competed in powerlifting, among her many other extracurricular activities, according to her obituary.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
The cheerleader and honor roll student says remote learning days can be useful for review but are challenging for making any progress.
—Jackie Valley, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Oct. 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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