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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
Amina Kilpatrick, NBC news, 19 June 2026
But, apparently, two-time NBA champions get treated a bit differently in New York.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
The New York Knicks are NBA champions.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 18 June 2026
Argentina looked like defending champions, Colombia like a dangerous side and Brazil a squad with more potential than their results showed.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The stars came out on Thursday morning in lower Manhattan to celebrate the 2026 NBA champions, the New York Knicks, at the first ticker-tape parade honoring the team.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 18 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
Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
With a mission statement that champions the customer, the economy and the environment, a single Melia Ann garment replaces two pieces that would have otherwise been produced, shipped and eventually discarded.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.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
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 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
Noun
In the hours before the parade, people anxiously awaited the arrival of their champions.
—Amina Kilpatrick, NBC news, 19 June 2026
But, apparently, two-time NBA champions get treated a bit differently in New York.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
The New York Knicks are NBA champions.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 18 June 2026
Argentina looked like defending champions, Colombia like a dangerous side and Brazil a squad with more potential than their results showed.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The stars came out on Thursday morning in lower Manhattan to celebrate the 2026 NBA champions, the New York Knicks, at the first ticker-tape parade honoring the team.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 18 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
Verb
Gould champions the idea of holding dog owners accountable for properly training and containing their dogs.
—Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
With a mission statement that champions the customer, the economy and the environment, a single Melia Ann garment replaces two pieces that would have otherwise been produced, shipped and eventually discarded.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.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
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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for champions
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That’s the admirable approach when the Super Bowl champs reside in the division.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The early ticket-tape parades were for military heroes and diplomats and explorers and only in the 1950s did the honor extend to our pro sports champs.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2026
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The surest sign bitcoin will never be money can be found in what excited its proponents on the way up, along with its critics on the way down.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Its proponents have turned it into a symbol of freedom and defiance.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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And the rise of Restore Britain, another hard-right party amplified by Elon Musk which advocates for the large-scale deportation of migrants, has siphoned off some support for Reform too.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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The council advocates for the fair and equitable treatment of African American employees and residents of Sacramento.—
Kiara Adams,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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Alex Freeman grabbed the second, and the win confirms the USMNT as World Cup group winners for the first time since 2010.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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By Sunday afternoon, winners and losers will be decided in a matter of seconds.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The final whistle may have ended the match, but the celebration was just getting started for England supporters in North Texas.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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The pending bill’s supporters say its changes are designed to address cases like that of Gilberto Guttierrez, a Los Angeles County man who has been accused of attacking his wife four times over the last 12 years.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
18 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
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“Champions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/champions. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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