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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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Now, eight of the past 11 NBA champions have worn his jewelry on their fingers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

The stock markets for World Cup champions going back to 1974 have outperformed global markets by an average of 5.5% in the month following the World Cup final.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

He champions a cause popular with European regulators: tech sovereignty, or reducing reliance on American and Chinese tech.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Messi, who drove Argentina to their third World Cup crown in Qatar four years ago, lashed in the penalty as the reigning champions eased to a 3-0 win.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Play-by-Play The Red Rockets, defending county champions, are in the house tonight.

From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander