championship
noun
cham·pi·on·ship
ˈcham-pē-ən-ˌship 
1
: designation as champion
2
: the act of championing : defense
his championship of freedom of speech
3
: a contest held to determine a champion
Examples of championship in a Sentence
The team hasn't won a championship in 30 years.
the Yankees have won the championship many times
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Such is the difference between playoff team with championship visions and play-in team with a potential off-ramp into the draft lottery.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
In addition to spending two years in the Olympic Development Program, Curry was also a part of a team that won a 3-on-3 national championship in 2023.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
The junior trio of Solo Ball, Jayden Ross and Jaylin Stewart experienced the 2024 national championship run courtside, too, but none played more than seven minutes at the Final Four.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
During the Big Ten championship, Ciena Alipio fell during her balance beam routine.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
In addition to spending two years in the Olympic Development Program, Curry was also a part of a team that won a 3-on-3 national championship in 2023.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
The junior trio of Solo Ball, Jayden Ross and Jaylin Stewart experienced the 2024 national championship run courtside, too, but none played more than seven minutes at the Final Four.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
During the Big Ten championship, Ciena Alipio fell during her balance beam routine.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
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championship
noun
cham·pi·on·ship
ˈcham-pē-ən-ˌship
1
: the act of defending as a champion
2
: the position or title of champion
3
: a contest held to find a champion
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