Synonyms of champions

champions 1 of 2

noun

plural of champion

1

as in champs

the person who comes in first in a competition

the champion of the national spelling bee

Synonyms & Similar Words

• champs
• winners
• medalists
• titleholders
• victors
• superstars
• titlists
• finalists
• placers
• semifinalists
• cochampions
• prizewinners
• cowinners
• stars
• quarterfinalists
• megastars
• world-beaters

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• losers

2

as in proponents

a person who actively supports or favors a cause

she's the biggest champion of budget reform in the Congress

Synonyms & Similar Words

• proponents
• advocates
• supporters
• advocators
• exponents
• promoters
• protagonists
• boosters
• apostles
• friends
• paladins
• high priests
• heralds
• true believers
• stalwarts
• white knights
• tub-thumpers
• expounders
• hierophants
• gospelers
• backers
• loyalists
• adherents
• espousers
• disciples
• interpreters
• cheerleaders
• followers
• cohorts
• partisans
• fellow travelers
• encouragers
• applauders

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opponents
• adversaries
• antagonists
• enemies
• foes
• rivals
• critics
• faultfinders
• belittlers

champions

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verb

present tense third-person singular of champion

as in advocates

to promote the interests or cause of

he has always championed the protection of abused animals

Synonyms & Similar Words

• advocates
• endorses
• supports
• backs
• embraces
• adopts
• patronizes
• stands up for
• plumps (for)
• aids
• helps
• assists
• goes in for
• sticks up for
• plonks (for)
• plunks (for)
• reinforces
• holds a brief for
• sides (with)
• goes to bat for
• seconds
• espouses
• preaches
• bolsters
• saves
• rescues
• advances
• forwards
• abets
• buttresses
• backstops
• furthers
• props (up)
• boosts
• plugs
• bails out
• talks up
• delivers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opposes
• interferes
• frustrates
• baffles
• thwarts
• foils
• fails
• deserts
• sabotages
• disappoints
• lets down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of champions

Noun

Both choruses and quartets compete for the ultimate honor of being district and international champions. — Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

The Monarchs are four-time league champions (2008, 2018, 2021, 2023). — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2026

The defending Super Bowl champions have now won 10 straight over their NFC West rival going back to 2022 and closed this one by scoring the final 24 points. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

Originally expected to take inspiration from the Cleveland Cavaliers, the upcoming Air Jordan 8 Retro is instead unofficially themed after the reigning NBA champions. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026

But with mixed feelings the band’s nucleus of fans are holding their breath as their champions start their steady climb. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026

Individual game tickets for the defending NBA champions went on sale on Wednesday, and in many cases even the prices for seats in the far reaches of the upper levels of the Garden were jacked up considerably. — Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Mookie Betts and the Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry, both champions in their respective sports, are on board to produce. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026

Ultimate champions, as they were called, won trophies, with this format all about rewarding victory, although every athlete earned some prize money. — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Verb

Nicole Wyskoarko embodies that truth every day — a legal mastermind with an artist’s heart, who champions creators, protects creativity, and sees potential in people and ideas that might otherwise go unrecognized. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

Nordstrom also champions human interaction as a brand differentiator. — John Hall, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

City Forward is a nonprofit group that champions high-quality school options for students and has been critical of the performance of the Milwaukee Public Schools. — Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 17 Aug. 2026

Inspired by the actions of New York City Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, who champions issues like access to childcare and housing, Lara said she felt called to vote for Francesca Hong for Governor, another democratic socialist like the mayor. — Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 11 Aug. 2026

The Declaration champions the right to alter or abolish government destructive of life, liberty, and happiness. — Brian Delay, Mercury News, 4 July 2026

Gould champions the idea of holding dog owners accountable for properly training and containing their dogs. — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026

It’s known for chef Barclay Dodge’s hyper-seasonal menu that champions the fertile soil of the area. — Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026

This is the theme that will mark the 2026 edition of Homo Faber, the biennial event that champions artisanal talent by showcasing a variety of materials, techniques and skills through live demonstrations, immersive experiences and unique creations from all over the world. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 June 2026