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as in champs
the person who comes in first in a competition
the champion of the national spelling bee
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as in proponents
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
she's the biggest champion of budget reform in the Congress
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as in advocates
to promote the interests or cause of
he has always championed the protection of abused animals
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Recent Examples of champions
Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
With a swing and a bat flip, Bailey broke a scoreless tie, delivered a 3-0 win over the Dodgers and secured a series victory, setting the Giants (11-13) up for a potential sweep on Thursday of the reigning back-to-back World Series champions.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The players, it is said, walk together forever as champions.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
And importantly, to enjoy a bedroom with ample space among a hotel scene that champions charming yet tiny boutiques.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
As league champions are crowned and postseason runs are made, a hot hitting streak or spectacular pitching performance could solidify a player as this year’s Player or Pitcher of the Year.
—Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
The semifinals also serve as individual finals, with the national champions being determined in the all-around and on all four events after the two semifinal sessions on Thursday.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
That started with Paul Maurice wearing khaki shorts and a breezy, blue shirt, as if to dress himself into a good mood — or at least try after a season when his two-time Stanley Cup champions admirably walked the gangplank.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
On Tuesday, after the departure of Mascherano and his entire staff, Hoyos took command of the defending MLS Cup champions.
—Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Kat Chan, nutritionist and author of Substack’s Full Serving, champions it as one of the most grounding ways to start the day, particularly in colder months.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
Crosswell has secured a series of high-profile endorsements, including from the VoteVets political action group, which champions Democratic political candidates.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
The Hotel Naru also champions a community-centric approach.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Organizing consultant Marie Kondo also champions the benefits of a tidy workspace.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025
In addition to developing feature genre stories, Schwan is one of the founders of Silverlake Scream Show, an annual horror anthology screening event that champions emerging genre filmmakers.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025
Like Redford, Frasure also champions low taxes.
—Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2025
The Republican who ostensibly champions liberty but justifies authoritarian impulses from the White House.
—John H Bolthouse, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
With one win, two losses and two scoreless draws, the champions sit 13th in the 16-team league.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
With a swing and a bat flip, Bailey broke a scoreless tie, delivered a 3-0 win over the Dodgers and secured a series victory, setting the Giants (11-13) up for a potential sweep on Thursday of the reigning back-to-back World Series champions.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The players, it is said, walk together forever as champions.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
And importantly, to enjoy a bedroom with ample space among a hotel scene that champions charming yet tiny boutiques.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
As league champions are crowned and postseason runs are made, a hot hitting streak or spectacular pitching performance could solidify a player as this year’s Player or Pitcher of the Year.
—Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
The semifinals also serve as individual finals, with the national champions being determined in the all-around and on all four events after the two semifinal sessions on Thursday.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
That started with Paul Maurice wearing khaki shorts and a breezy, blue shirt, as if to dress himself into a good mood — or at least try after a season when his two-time Stanley Cup champions admirably walked the gangplank.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
On Tuesday, after the departure of Mascherano and his entire staff, Hoyos took command of the defending MLS Cup champions.
—Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
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Tavira was then earmarked as a place which would suit the Marugal ethos, which champions the local setting of each of their hotels, treating them as standalone properties which reflect the heritage and culture of their immediate area, rather than standardized as part of an international chain.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Kat Chan, nutritionist and author of Substack’s Full Serving, champions it as one of the most grounding ways to start the day, particularly in colder months.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
Crosswell has secured a series of high-profile endorsements, including from the VoteVets political action group, which champions Democratic political candidates.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
The Hotel Naru also champions a community-centric approach.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Organizing consultant Marie Kondo also champions the benefits of a tidy workspace.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025
In addition to developing feature genre stories, Schwan is one of the founders of Silverlake Scream Show, an annual horror anthology screening event that champions emerging genre filmmakers.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025
Like Redford, Frasure also champions low taxes.
—Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2025
The Republican who ostensibly champions liberty but justifies authoritarian impulses from the White House.
—John H Bolthouse, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for champions
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The Raptors wound up as NBA champs that season.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Murphy returned the favor by ribbing him by saying that every time Lee’s beloved New York Knicks lost their bid to become NBA champs, Lee was in the building.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Apr. 2026
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But proponents see the redistricting push in Virginia as a necessary reaction after Republicans launched similar actions in states like Texas, North Carolina and Missouri.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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While the proponents of this plan promise lower rates and more local control, the reality is far more dangerous.—
Chris Cate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Along those lines, the Illinois Cannabis Equity Coalition is a nonprofit which advocates for the state’s legal pot program to reinvest in areas damaged by the war on drugs.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Two juries in March found that social media companies knowingly harmed young people, and advocates hope those verdicts will finally persuade lawmakers to act.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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Baseball regional winners included Orangewood Christian, Deltona Trinity, and TFA, which scored 4 runs in the bottom of the 7th to survive.—
Steve Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Audience participation will help determine the winners.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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My uncle deserves this, my cousin earned this and his loyal supporters are owed this.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds of his supporters demonstrated Thursday near Germany’s parliament building, according to German news agency dpa.—
Markus Schreiber,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Please don’t fall for this con — even if the Labor Department endorses and promotes it.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Warsh endorses the most upbeat promises of productivity from AI for the broader economy.—
Steve Liesman,Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Of course, Huang wasn’t talking to just anyone, but one of the chief exponents of the wealth tax, nationwide and in California.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Algebraic geometry is the study of shapes defined by polynomial equations like x3 + 2x2y + xz = 5, which involve a sum of variables raised to whole-number exponents.—
Konstantin Kakaes,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Champions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/champions. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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