CHEERLEADERS Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

cheerleaders

noun

plural of cheerleader

as in encouragers

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Noun

Their ambitious film begins as the newlyweds arrive in Baden, where Fyodor’s fame attracts fellow travelers — including rival Russian novelist Ivan Turgenev (Christian Friedel).

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
She's never had an issue being a solo traveler and has always been able to forge relationships with her fellow travelers.

— Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of fellow travelers

Noun

Some interpreters contend that the many gods are manifestations of the singular transcendent divine.

— Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Recently, Keller was among a number of interpreters involved in SignUp Media’s partnership with Netflix to do this work on dozens of the streaming platform’s original programming for kids and families, and licensed titles, available through SignUp.

— Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of interpreters

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Breitbart has also published an article skewering Hamilton for suggesting that adherents of other religions might get to Heaven.

— Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026
Its adherents believe that the relentless pursuit of maximizing individual freedom and rights has come at the cost of community, religion, and traditional norms.

— Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of adherents

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Jesus and his disciples encountered many instances of chaos but remained untouched by them.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Aug. 2026
The show lures corporate sponsors to the marketing mecca, where brands hope to convert experience seekers into true believers, eventually disciples.

— Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of disciples

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