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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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A win or a draw for Derek McInnes' team and they are champions.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Had Celtic dropped points, Hearts could have afforded to lose by two goals at Celtic Park on Saturday and still be crowned champions for the first time since 1960.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Athletes have been a staple of “DWTS” since the show began in 2005, with several sports stars emerging as champions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

They’ll get to walk the infield, put some grass in their pockets, look up into the stands, hang out in the dugout of the two-time defending world champions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

“Got to give our champions their instructions, haven’t we? Barty, want to do the honors?”

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling