as in advocating
to promote the interests or cause of
he has always championed the protection of abused animals
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Recent Examples of championing
The brand said Ethridge’s photographs on display in the accompanying exhibition in Japan extend the brand’s tradition of championing the leading artists of the era.
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Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
The university is looking for a leader committed to championing academic excellence, as well as someone with a competitive vision who engages in clear communication and collaborative leadership.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Appearing Sunday on Fox News, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent turned a debate over tariff revenue into yet another admonishment, only this time, the target of his ire had recently turned out championing the role of tariffs in improving the country’s fiscal outlook.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Randall is owed a debt of gratitude for championing the important and too-often overlooked culinary contributions of African Americans.
—Brad Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Artistic director Tricia Tuttle released a letter over the first weekend of the festival championing free speech among festival filmmakers and guests.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Feb. 2026
At a ceremony held at the French Embassy during the Berlin Film Festival, Unifrance’s managing director Daniela Elstner was elevated to the rank of Officer of the Legion of Honor for her decades-long commitment to championing French cinema worldwide.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
As a board member of the foundations, Balson is credited with championing transformative investments in the clinic since the organization first began supporting the clinic in 1977.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
For another neutral white that doesn't feel overtly sterile or boring, Ayala is championing Cloud White.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
The university is looking for a leader committed to championing academic excellence, as well as someone with a competitive vision who engages in clear communication and collaborative leadership.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Appearing Sunday on Fox News, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent turned a debate over tariff revenue into yet another admonishment, only this time, the target of his ire had recently turned out championing the role of tariffs in improving the country’s fiscal outlook.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Randall is owed a debt of gratitude for championing the important and too-often overlooked culinary contributions of African Americans.
—Brad Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Artistic director Tricia Tuttle released a letter over the first weekend of the festival championing free speech among festival filmmakers and guests.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Feb. 2026
At a ceremony held at the French Embassy during the Berlin Film Festival, Unifrance’s managing director Daniela Elstner was elevated to the rank of Officer of the Legion of Honor for her decades-long commitment to championing French cinema worldwide.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
As a board member of the foundations, Balson is credited with championing transformative investments in the clinic since the organization first began supporting the clinic in 1977.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
For another neutral white that doesn't feel overtly sterile or boring, Ayala is championing Cloud White.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for championing
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Ahead of the State of the Union address, the 18-year-old is in Congress advocating for his family’s return.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
24 Feb. 2026
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Inside Iran — and at demonstrations abroad — a vocal monarchist movement has been advocating for his son, Reza Pahlavi, to assume leadership should Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the clerical establishment fall.—
Ramy Inocencio,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Hurd faces right-wing primary opponent Hope Scheppelman, who Trump is now endorsing.—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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Trump has broken presidential precedent by weighing in on the elections of foreign countries, including endorsing Argentine President Javier Milei, though Orban has been criticized for democratic backsliding in Hungary.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Feb. 2026
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The active component in milk thistle seeds, silymarin, has been shown in some studies to increase glutathione levels naturally up to 35-50% by protecting liver cells and supporting their function.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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The presenters discussed how periodontitis, a severe form of gum disease that worsens with age, affects the bone and tissues supporting the teeth.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Championing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/championing. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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