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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
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
Now, eight of the past 11 NBA champions have worn his jewelry on their fingers.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Our model gives each of Brazil, Germany, Belgium, Spain, France, Portugal, France, England and world champions Argentina at least a 95 per chance of reaching the knockout phase.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 11 June 2026
The Raiders, the defending champions, used some clutch two-out hitting to forge a 3-0 lead.
—Dave Wright, Twin Cities, 11 June 2026
Supporters of 2022 World Cup champions Argentina were among the most visible in Doha during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, with some saving for four years and forsaking home-buying in order to make the trip.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Her dad, Captain Jack (Edward James Olmos), the airline’s founder, is one of her only champions until Daniel shows up.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 June 2026
Paz isn’t projected to start games for Argentina with former World Cup champions Alexis Mac Allister and Enzo Fernández ahead of him, but look for Paz to showcase his attacking talent against weaker opposition in group play or as an attacking sub if Argentina needs a goal.
—Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Sophomore Levi Reilly shot a 3-under-par 68 at San Gabriel Country Club to place second and lead the Sunset League champions to a third-place finish in the team competition.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
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
Eli Manning trades with an Italian legend New York Giants Super Bowl champions Eli Manning and Shaun O'Hara were on hand and exchanged stickers with Alessandro Nesta, a center back on Italy's World Cup-winning side in 2006.
—Luis Miguel Echegaray, CBS News, 4 June 2026
And that includes more than 10,000 children in the Sunflower State, according to a Thursday news release from Kansas Appleseed, a nonprofit organization that champions food access and other social issues.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
The African Beer Cup has several categories restricted to African ingredients and also awards the African Celebration Award which goes to the highest scoring beer that champions the use of African ingredients.
—Don Tse, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The exhibition also quietly champions Miami’s creative ecosystem.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
The Vision Committee champions the advancement of underrepresented cinematographers, their crews and other filmmakers.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 May 2026
Depicting grief after two great family losses, Kennedy navigates mental health, champions the power of therapy, and brings back together a couple who thought their relationship was broken beyond repair.
—Time, 12 May 2026
Noun
The reigning European champions are priced at +450 to win it all.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
Now, eight of the past 11 NBA champions have worn his jewelry on their fingers.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Our model gives each of Brazil, Germany, Belgium, Spain, France, Portugal, France, England and world champions Argentina at least a 95 per chance of reaching the knockout phase.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 11 June 2026
The Raiders, the defending champions, used some clutch two-out hitting to forge a 3-0 lead.
—Dave Wright, Twin Cities, 11 June 2026
Supporters of 2022 World Cup champions Argentina were among the most visible in Doha during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, with some saving for four years and forsaking home-buying in order to make the trip.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Her dad, Captain Jack (Edward James Olmos), the airline’s founder, is one of her only champions until Daniel shows up.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 June 2026
Paz isn’t projected to start games for Argentina with former World Cup champions Alexis Mac Allister and Enzo Fernández ahead of him, but look for Paz to showcase his attacking talent against weaker opposition in group play or as an attacking sub if Argentina needs a goal.
—Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Sophomore Levi Reilly shot a 3-under-par 68 at San Gabriel Country Club to place second and lead the Sunset League champions to a third-place finish in the team competition.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
Verb
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
Eli Manning trades with an Italian legend New York Giants Super Bowl champions Eli Manning and Shaun O'Hara were on hand and exchanged stickers with Alessandro Nesta, a center back on Italy's World Cup-winning side in 2006.
—Luis Miguel Echegaray, CBS News, 4 June 2026
And that includes more than 10,000 children in the Sunflower State, according to a Thursday news release from Kansas Appleseed, a nonprofit organization that champions food access and other social issues.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
The African Beer Cup has several categories restricted to African ingredients and also awards the African Celebration Award which goes to the highest scoring beer that champions the use of African ingredients.
—Don Tse, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The exhibition also quietly champions Miami’s creative ecosystem.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
The Vision Committee champions the advancement of underrepresented cinematographers, their crews and other filmmakers.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 May 2026
Depicting grief after two great family losses, Kennedy navigates mental health, champions the power of therapy, and brings back together a couple who thought their relationship was broken beyond repair.
—Time, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for champions
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Thirteen different franchises have fielded a Finals team during that time, including seven different Western Conference champs in the last seven seasons.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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The only people who rival the New York superfans, who show up to support the blue and orange team at Madison Square Garden and on the road, are the wives and girlfriends of this year's Eastern Conference champs.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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And in the middle of the Iran war, its proponents fear that could pose a major national security risk.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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This new age of beauty, proponents said, is about keeping your skin fresh in the long term rather than freaking about the appearance of aging in the present.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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In 2024, the SAIC risked sanctions or censure from the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), a leading nonprofit organization that advocates for academic freedom, over its response to student activism.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
9 June 2026
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Instead, beneficiaries would continue receiving monthly checks, though reduced — an outcome advocates for older Americans warn could create financial hardship for millions of the program's beneficiaries.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Friday, there were three Florida Lottery big money draw games — Mega Millions, Jackpot Triple Play, Fantasy 5 — and three top prize winners.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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In the event of multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Mexico supporters arrived at the stadium today in Mexico City draped in the national flag ahead of the opening World Cup match against South Africa.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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At previous tournaments, some teams and supporters have appeared happy just to enjoy the experience with little hope of progressing beyond the group stage.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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The summary endorses rather than describes.—
Jamie Cole,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
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Retiring San Francisco former House speaker endorses struggling supervisor Connie Chan for her seat, propelling her to a top-two finish against fellow Democrat Scott Wiener and showing Pelosi still has clout.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
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This movement, known as critical legal studies, was associated with the political left, and its exponents, known as crits, loved to disparage liberal theorists’ devotion to the Constitution as naïve and counterproductive.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
4 May 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
Cite this Entry
“Champions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/champions. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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