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champion

[cham-pee-uhn] / ˈtʃæm pi ən /
ADJECTIVE
best, excellent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
super unbeaten undefeated
STRONG
boss capital chief choice cool dandy distinguished first head premier prime principal superior tops
WEAK
blue-ribbon greatest illustrious out of sight out of this world outstanding prize-winning splendid tiptop top-drawer top-notch topflight world-class
Antonyms
STRONG
auxiliary bad extra inferior least lower minor poor secondary trivial unimportant
WEAK
poorest worst
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 key part of an historic infield and a Word Series champion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Defending state high jump champion JJ Harel will compete in his specialty after winning at Arcadia with a mark of 6 feet, 9 inches.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

There's more appeal and all of a sudden a new champion can arise so it's going to be really exciting and competitive.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Closing that gap requires the government to show up as a builder, a buyer and a champion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

A former all-around world aerobatics champion, she was qualified to pilot 20 types of aircraft.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson

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