cheerleader
noun
cheer·lead·er
ˈchir-ˌlē-dər 
: one that calls for and directs organized cheering (as at a football game)
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a politician who is a cheerleader for the government's new economic plan
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In 2006, Lamont was a largely unknown businessman opposed to the war in Iraq and U.S. Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman’s role as a cheerleader for President George W. Bush and his decision to invade Iraq.
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Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2025
While Venus is in Taurus, keep a cheerleader or two around as confidence boosters!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 4 July 2025
With Trump back in office, Abbott is poised to morph from chief critic of federal immigration to chief cheerleader.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Monterrey’s bench stood and watched a portion of the second half like cheerleaders as manager Domenec Torrent urged his side forward.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 1 July 2025
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Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2025
While Venus is in Taurus, keep a cheerleader or two around as confidence boosters!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 4 July 2025
With Trump back in office, Abbott is poised to morph from chief critic of federal immigration to chief cheerleader.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Monterrey’s bench stood and watched a portion of the second half like cheerleaders as manager Domenec Torrent urged his side forward.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 1 July 2025
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“Cheerleader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheerleader. Accessed 19 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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