Synonyms of titleholder

titleholder

noun

ˈtī-tᵊl-ˌhōl-dər 

as in champion

the person who comes in first in a competition

became the youngest titleholder in the sport's history

Synonyms & Similar Words

• champion
• champ
• winner
• titlist
• medalist
• victor
• superstar
• placer
• semifinalist
• finalist
• cochampion
• prizewinner
• cowinner
• quarterfinalist
• megastar
• star
• world-beater

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loser

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of titleholder

Meanwhile, in the co-main event, bantamweight champ Petr Yan, who is also in his second title reign, faces former titleholder Merab Dvalishvili in a trilogy bout. — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Malcolm competed in the national competition in 2024 and was also a former Miss Jamaica Bikini International titleholder. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026

Current French Open titleholder Mirra Andreeva bowed out the round prior. — Takashi Williams, New York Times, 9 July 2026

Former two-division UFC champion McGregor and former featherweight titleholder Holloway will face each other again for the first time in 13 years, where McGregor won the match. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 6 July 2026