Corinthians
noun
Co·rin·thi·ans
kə-ˈrin(t)-thē-ənz 
plural in form but singular in construction
: either of two letters written by St. Paul to the Christians of Corinth and included as books in the New Testament see Bible Table
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The São Paulo match takes place at the Neo Química Arena, a 49,000-capacity stadium that is home to Corinthians, one of the most storied and beloved clubs in Brazil.
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Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Corinthians took third place in the tournament this year, defeating Club America 8-0.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
Open your Bibles to First Corinthians chapter one.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
In 2024, the Packers vs the Eagles, and in 2025, the Chiefs vs the Chargers in São Paulo at Corinthians Arena.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
The Packers-Eagles (2024) and Chiefs-Chargers (2025) games were played in Sao Paulo at Corinthians Arena.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
What’s Next For the NFL SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 06: Fans arrive prior to a game between the Green Bay Packers and the Philadelphia Eagles at Arena Corinthians on September 06, 2024 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
—Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Gotham controlled most of Wednesday’s match before Corinthians’ Gabi Zanotti netted what was ultimately the winner in the 83rd minute.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Corinthians took third place in the tournament this year, defeating Club America 8-0.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
Open your Bibles to First Corinthians chapter one.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
In 2024, the Packers vs the Eagles, and in 2025, the Chiefs vs the Chargers in São Paulo at Corinthians Arena.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
The Packers-Eagles (2024) and Chiefs-Chargers (2025) games were played in Sao Paulo at Corinthians Arena.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
What’s Next For the NFL SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 06: Fans arrive prior to a game between the Green Bay Packers and the Philadelphia Eagles at Arena Corinthians on September 06, 2024 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
—Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Gotham controlled most of Wednesday’s match before Corinthians’ Gabi Zanotti netted what was ultimately the winner in the 83rd minute.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Corinthians.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Corinthians. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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Corinthians
noun
Co·rin·thi·ans
kə-ˈrin(t)-thē-ənz
: either of two letters written by St. Paul to the Christians of Corinth and included as books in the New Testament see bible
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