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
For a culture hit, there’s the contemporary Saatchi Gallery in Duke of York Square and the nearby Royal Court theatre, known for championing exciting, up-and-coming playwrights.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Prince William united with Caroline Kennedy in Boston to celebrate the Earthshot Prize, awarded for championing environmentalism and seeking solutions for climate change.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Monday’s conversation between Byrant and Bonneville was very much about championing UK as a home to the creative industries.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 1 June 2026
Founded in 1976 in London, the company has a strong reputation for championing independent music and was an early supporter of the punk scene.
—Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Macron has been an outspoken proponent of countries beyond the US and China building their own AI infrastructure, championing the idea of sovereign AI and investment in local players such as Mistral AI so nations can control their data and technology.
—Benoit Berthelot, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Cox’s book promises to offer an intimate look at her life, career and work as an activist championing LGBTQIA+ rights.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 24 May 2026
Mamdani, a democratic socialist, has raised his national profile in part by championing higher taxes on the wealthy.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 20 May 2026
The two-term senator has touted his work helping pass the HALT Fentanyl Act, negotiating the passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and championing healthcare.
—Gaby Vinick, ABC News, 16 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Prince William united with Caroline Kennedy in Boston to celebrate the Earthshot Prize, awarded for championing environmentalism and seeking solutions for climate change.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Monday’s conversation between Byrant and Bonneville was very much about championing UK as a home to the creative industries.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 1 June 2026
Founded in 1976 in London, the company has a strong reputation for championing independent music and was an early supporter of the punk scene.
—Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Macron has been an outspoken proponent of countries beyond the US and China building their own AI infrastructure, championing the idea of sovereign AI and investment in local players such as Mistral AI so nations can control their data and technology.
—Benoit Berthelot, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Cox’s book promises to offer an intimate look at her life, career and work as an activist championing LGBTQIA+ rights.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 24 May 2026
Mamdani, a democratic socialist, has raised his national profile in part by championing higher taxes on the wealthy.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 20 May 2026
The two-term senator has touted his work helping pass the HALT Fentanyl Act, negotiating the passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and championing healthcare.
—Gaby Vinick, ABC News, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for championing
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Navratilova has been publicly out since 1981 and spent decades advocating for gay rights.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Beyond advocating better emergency preparedness in the wake of the 2025 fires, Pratt’s messaging has centered on accusing Bass of failing to address homelessness and the rising cost of living, capitalizing on mounting frustration from Angelenos.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Even if the previously Bass endorsing Raman withheld support for the Mayor, the bulk of her vote would surely go to the incumbent.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
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As Democrats fought to break out of a crowded field, then-candidate Eric Swalwell emerged as a frontrunner, with major political groups and figures like Democratic senators Adam Schiff and Ruben Gallego endorsing his campaign.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Let’s remember the wisdom of our leaders in supporting the humanitarian aid that gave people a chance to rebuild from the war.—
William Lambers,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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Others are hemorrhaging money from divorce, supporting adult children or overextended on mortgage debt.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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“Championing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/championing. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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