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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The more sensational one involves William's past -- a romantic relationship with a cheerleader during his NFL days, which violated team rules.
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Arkansas Online, 28 June 2025
Jordon was a cheerleader in high school and college, attended Bridgewater State, and remains active on the pageant circuit.
—Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
Remember, Prime Minister Netanyahu was a big cheerleader for the war in Iraq.
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Latimer is one of the cheerleaders who campaigns for salary increases for the team during the 2024-2025 season.
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Arkansas Online, 28 June 2025
Jordon was a cheerleader in high school and college, attended Bridgewater State, and remains active on the pageant circuit.
—Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
Remember, Prime Minister Netanyahu was a big cheerleader for the war in Iraq.
—Miriam Waldvogel, The Hill, 20 June 2025
Latimer is one of the cheerleaders who campaigns for salary increases for the team during the 2024-2025 season.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 18 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for cheerleader
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“Cheerleader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheerleader. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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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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