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

The Dolphins — the youngest team in the league — appeared headed for a victory against the reigning AFC champions, a new feather in the cap for first-year head coach Jeff Hafley amid what has been a rather rough start to the 2026 season. — Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026

Athletic director Warde Manuel signed Boynton to a two-year contract to keep continuity on the coaching staff for the defending national champions. — Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Antonelli enjoyed the kind of fiesta only Mexicans can throw, with the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez stadium section jam-packed with fans supporting the three champions, as well as local hero Checo Pérez, who finished his home race in 11th place. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 2 Nov. 2026

The play that won the Chiefs a Super Bowl, a walk-off touchdown to become the league’s first repeat champions in two decades, came next on the play sheet. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026

The Seattle Seahawks are the defending champions, but their team has struggled a bit this season. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

There’s former Division 1 champions Long Beach Poly, Edison and Crespi to deal with. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

European champions Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava won the pairs event despite a heavy fall for Metelkina on a throw triple loop. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

While Einstein, David Bohm, and Schrödinger are often seen as champions of determinism in scientific history, Santo argues that there stance was more nuanced and less polarised than many think. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

Verb

Beyond that, the spa champions a culture of discretion that attracts celebrities and civilians alike. — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

The brand has partnered with Onna House, which champions female artists, and filled the Bruton Street store with Lattice Orb and Vessels by the stylist and sculptor Deborah Brett. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

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