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champions

NOUN

defeater in competition; preeminent supporter

Synonyms

STRONGEST

challenger champ defender hero medalist number one winner

STRONG

advocate ally backer conqueror endorser exponent expounder guardian heroine nonpareil paladin partisan patron proponent protector supporter sympathizer upholder vanquisher victor vindicator warrior

WEAK

numero uno the greatest titleholder top dog

Antonyms

STRONG

antagonist enemy loser opponent opposition

VERB

advocate, support

Synonyms

STRONGEST

defend espouse fight for promote uphold

STRONG

back battle contend patronize support

WEAK

go to bat for plead for put in a good word for ride shotgun for side with stand behind stand up for thump for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forsake

STRONG

oppose

WEAK

be against

Example Sentences

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An outspoken advocate, she’s called for immigration reform, a new farm bill and infrastructure investment as she champions an industry contributing more than $1.5 trillion to the U.S. economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

The momentum continued in Asia, with South Korea’s Kospi index rallying 2.5% Tuesday to a record close, helped by rises in chip-making champions Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Real did not win a trophy this season and finished eight points behind La Liga champions Barcelona.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

They started the season as Club World Cup champions with Enzo Maresca in charge.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Three schools pick three champions to compete in three tasks for one Cup.

From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling