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Recent Examples of cheerleader
Laurie helps their daughter Alexa, a former Patriots and Chargers cheerleader, with her dance studio.
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Dan Pompei, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Her only real cheerleader is her confident bestie Brindha (a sparkling Maitreyi Ramakrishnan in a too-brief appearance), who offers a model of what self-love and community could look like.
—Jen Yamato, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Kavanagh describes the grand marshal's role as being the event's biggest cheerleader and community builder.
—Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
At the end, though, nobody was more on the edge of a seat quite like Dixon’s older sister, Kailey, a senior cheerleader at King.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
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Dan Pompei, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Her only real cheerleader is her confident bestie Brindha (a sparkling Maitreyi Ramakrishnan in a too-brief appearance), who offers a model of what self-love and community could look like.
—Jen Yamato, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Kavanagh describes the grand marshal's role as being the event's biggest cheerleader and community builder.
—Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
At the end, though, nobody was more on the edge of a seat quite like Dixon’s older sister, Kailey, a senior cheerleader at King.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheerleader
Noun
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Thank you for being my friend, mentor, encourager and visionary.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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People sometimes got a horrifying glimpse of a fellow traveler in pajamas.—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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In other corners of the magazine, fashion gets some compelling fellow travelers.—
John Vorwald,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If the rock star is a romantic individual who expresses some inner truth through original music, the idol is an omnicompetent interpreter of material.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Martinez and his partner and interpreter, Odilia Romero, are thrilled with inclusion and hope for a star designation — but say there are many others who should also be included.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday, commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his disciples, marking the institution of Holy Communion and the washing of feet, symbolizing humility and service, according to the Presbyterian Church.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Last Supper with his disciples.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Cheerleader.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheerleader. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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