titleholder
noun
ti·tle·hold·er
ˈtī-tᵊl-ˌhōl-dər 
Examples of titleholder in a Sentence
became the youngest titleholder in the sport's history
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Della Maddalena was the reigning and defending Eternal MMA welterweight titleholder heading into the DWCS card.
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Both said the past year exceeded their expectations as titleholders.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
The ex-champ had an opportunity to become a three-time UFC titleholder in August 2024, but fell short in that bout, losing to Du Plessis by rear-naked choke in the fourth round of their UFC 305 battle.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The titleholders who are soon to crown their successors said their experiences have been memorable and educational.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Both said the past year exceeded their expectations as titleholders.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
The ex-champ had an opportunity to become a three-time UFC titleholder in August 2024, but fell short in that bout, losing to Du Plessis by rear-naked choke in the fourth round of their UFC 305 battle.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The titleholders who are soon to crown their successors said their experiences have been memorable and educational.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for titleholder
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“Titleholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/titleholder. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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