Definition of championshipnext
as in title
the position occupied by the one who comes in first in a competition the Yankees have won the championship many times

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Recent Examples of championship Lucas has played all season for the Hurricanes and now gets a chance at a national championship. Andrew Destin, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026 The world cross-country championships were last held in the United States in 1992, when Lynn Jennings of the United States won the senior women’s race in Boston. Mike Wilson, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026 After defeating Ohio State for the Big Ten championship, Indiana overwhelmed Alabama 38-3 in the Rose Bowl quarterfinal as Fernando Mendoza passed for 192 yards and three touchdowns. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026 The 27-year-old who helped the United States win Olympic team bronze in 2018 was hoping to challenge for a second Olympic appearance after withdrawing from the national championships in 2022 because of a broken foot. Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for championship
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  • Head coach Jeremiah Behrendsen CBS Behrendsen credits the title to a team built on belief, discipline and an unshakable culture.
    Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Dickson and 2023 Boise Open champion Chan Kim are the only players in Korn Ferry Tour history to win without making a bogey, Dickson won his third title on the tour in his 100th start.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Jan. 2026

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“Championship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/championship. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

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