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

Argentina will be a significant step up in difficulty but England have enough attacking quality to trouble the reigning champions. — Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 July 2026

The defending champions made Kansas City their base camp for the tournament as the team began its quest to become back to back champions for the first time since Brazil in 1958 and 1962. — Pj Green july 13, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

This is the first World Cup since 1990 that each of the final four teams are former champions. — ABC News, 13 July 2026

Four previous champions and the four top-ranking teams in the world. — James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

While San Francisco’s bullpen is struggling, Rogers is in the midst of another excellent season after signing a three-year, $37 million deal to join the defending American League champions. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

After opening with a scoreless draw against Cape Verde, the reigning European champions have scored eight goals in the past three games, with Mikel Oyarzabal notching a pair of braces. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

The girls posted a 6-2 record at the state tournament in a field of 50 of Southern California’s top 12U teams with several extra-inning and walk-off wins, defeating multiple district champions, including San Juan Capistrano and Oxnard. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026

The semi-finals follow early next week, before the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, July 19, when the champions of the 23rd FIFA World Cup since the tournament’s inception in 1930 will be crowned. — Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026

Verb

Unconventionally, the author champions Myles Garrett (+15000) as a compelling value bet, suggesting a dominant defensive player could finally break the quarterback MVP streak. — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 10 July 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

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