champions

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All (2) Noun (1) Verb (1)

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defeater in competition; preeminent supporter n.
advocate, support v.

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

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champions

The 26-year-old has emerged as a key target for the Serie A champions, having enhanced his reputation at the World Cup, at which he made eight appearances.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

“We test champions against the challengers against the champion,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

The back-to-back European champions could become only the second team to win three consecutive Champions Leagues this season.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

Although Koepka rejoined the Tour this year through a special returning member program crafted for recent major champions who had left, he spent the year shut out from many of its biggest tournaments.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

We then switched to the black tennis situation in South Africa and, in particular, the conspicuous lack of champions of Arthur Ashe’s calibre.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane