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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
Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
Thunder stay unbeaten in title defense Around the league, there were five games played on Tuesday night, including the defending champions taking the floor to continue their lightning start to their title defense.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
SeriesFest champions episodic storytelling and emerging creators through festival showcases, professional development opportunities, and educational programs.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
The number of viable champions will funnel down.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
The Dodgers how hold a 2-1 advantage over the Blue Jays in this best-of-seven series, the winner crowned champions of Major League Baseball.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
The latter was made the choice over one of seven former champions racing Saturday, Rebel’s Romance (5-2), who could become the first horse to win the $5 million Turf three times and only the third horse ever to complete a Cup hat trick.
—Jay Posner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
Since 1990, Glamour has honored the world’s most extraordinary women—trailblazers, rule breakers, visionaries, and champions who have defined each year.
—Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
Kirby gave the Mariners four innings of one-run ball in Game 7, though that came after the Blue Jays tagged him for eight runs in Game 3, which sparked a turning point for the eventual AL champions.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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
Founded in 2015, AFS is a creative and cultural hub that champions Armenian films and empowers Armenian filmmakers.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2025
The whole concept also champions uniqueness, with the members scoping out outfits that feel true to themselves, while also being out of this world.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 19 Sep. 2025
Ai Weiwei’s work frequently champions free speech, gives a voice to the downtrodden.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The group champions the introduction of the Equal Earth projection, which aims to give Africa its magnitudinal due.
—Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
Kayla Poirier didn’t get the glory that comes associated with scoring a goal, but without a couple skillful touches by the senior, Mahtomedi would no longer have a chance to repeat as state champions.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
Thunder stay unbeaten in title defense Around the league, there were five games played on Tuesday night, including the defending champions taking the floor to continue their lightning start to their title defense.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
SeriesFest champions episodic storytelling and emerging creators through festival showcases, professional development opportunities, and educational programs.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
The number of viable champions will funnel down.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
The Dodgers how hold a 2-1 advantage over the Blue Jays in this best-of-seven series, the winner crowned champions of Major League Baseball.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
The latter was made the choice over one of seven former champions racing Saturday, Rebel’s Romance (5-2), who could become the first horse to win the $5 million Turf three times and only the third horse ever to complete a Cup hat trick.
—Jay Posner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
Since 1990, Glamour has honored the world’s most extraordinary women—trailblazers, rule breakers, visionaries, and champions who have defined each year.
—Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
Kirby gave the Mariners four innings of one-run ball in Game 7, though that came after the Blue Jays tagged him for eight runs in Game 3, which sparked a turning point for the eventual AL champions.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Founded in 2015, AFS is a creative and cultural hub that champions Armenian films and empowers Armenian filmmakers.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2025
The whole concept also champions uniqueness, with the members scoping out outfits that feel true to themselves, while also being out of this world.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 19 Sep. 2025
Ai Weiwei’s work frequently champions free speech, gives a voice to the downtrodden.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The group champions the introduction of the Equal Earth projection, which aims to give Africa its magnitudinal due.
—Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for champions
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But nine-run innings, against the reigning champs?—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Carolina won 9 of 11 games after the second Rantanen trade, and then the Hurricanes advanced to the conference finals before losing to the eventual champs, the Florida Panthers.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
25 Oct. 2025
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And although the state Legislature has allocated funds for water assistance in the past, proponents for the new package say creating a long-term, permanent fund will provide Michigan households and communities with a sustainable way to ensure the tap stays on and water bills are paid.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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This was a momentous development for child-care proponents such as myself, who have long argued that wide-reaching free programs are crucial for parents and for a healthy democracy.—
Elliot Haspel,
The Atlantic,
28 Oct. 2025
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The film lays bare the tensions and paradoxes of nuclear deterrence, said Daryl Kimball, executive director of the Arms Control Association, which advocates for nuclear arms control.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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Both Lai and his predecessor Tsai Ing-wen are from the Democratic Progressive Party that advocates a separate Taiwanese national identity.—
Zhou Bo,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Prior to his takeover, the sister pageants suffered some shakeups, most notably after the 2023 adult and junior winners, Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastav, relinquished their titles.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Meet notes There was a triumvirate of double gold winners as San Antonio Christian (5A), Spring Providence Classical (3A) and Spring Founders Christian (1A) each finished atop the team standings in boys and girls.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Oct. 2025
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Each post, often featuring updates about Ginger the tiger, draws thousands of likes and comments from supporters.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Trump met Milei at the White House two weeks ago, and the Argentine has emerged as one of the US leader’s most ardent supporters abroad.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Boston Herald endorses Will Onuoha, Erin Murphy, Ruthzee Louijeune and Frank Baker for Boston City Council.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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If the board endorses his proposal, King may then decide whether to propose regulations, which the Board of Commissioners would then weigh, according to the Health Department.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
13 Oct. 2025
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The prime exponents are Brentford, with whom Gronnemark has worked on a consultancy basis.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Champions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/champions. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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