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as in champ
the person who comes in first in a competition
the champion of the national spelling bee
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as in proponent
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
she's the biggest champion of budget reform in the Congress
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as in to advocate
to promote the interests or cause of
he has always championed the protection of abused animals
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Recent Examples of champion
Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
Australian sports star Dennis, 34, who is a former world champion cyclist, was driving a car that struck Hoskins on Dec. 30, 2023, reported multiple outlets including the BBC, Sydney Morning Herald and The Guardian.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024
Though the white paper that introduced bitcoin’s origins and philosophy—something of an urtext for crypto overall—does not discuss politics per se, cryptocurrency was quickly adopted and championed by cyberlibertarians.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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The tennis champion shares her training routine, the hair care products behind her signature braids, and what recovery looks like off-season.
—Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
Australian sports star Dennis, 34, who is a former world champion cyclist, was driving a car that struck Hoskins on Dec. 30, 2023, reported multiple outlets including the BBC, Sydney Morning Herald and The Guardian.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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BeReal, the social media app that championed authenticity, has been in sharp decline since its explosive growth in 2022.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024
Though the white paper that introduced bitcoin’s origins and philosophy—something of an urtext for crypto overall—does not discuss politics per se, cryptocurrency was quickly adopted and championed by cyberlibertarians.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for champion
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As for Covington, the ex-interim UFC champ is on the first losing skid of his career after dropping a title tilt to Leon Edwards in December 2023.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Those numbers are generally far below the two-time league scoring champ's career averages of 27.8 points on .503/.338/.827 shooting splits, 11.1 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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And, unlike financial commitments made at the UN climate conference, this decision would put rules in place that proponents say would be hard for the incoming Trump administration to undo.Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
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In 2023, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the opponents, halting the project, but proponents petitioned the Supreme Court to review that decision.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Leverage mentors and sponsors: Cultivate relationships with individuals who can advocate for your growth and offer guidance.Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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This victory is not only a significant moment for Jackson but also for Kardashian, who has been advocating for the release of wrongfully incarcerated individuals for years.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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In between the performances, the special included behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the Grammy winner.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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In September, the Emmy winner alluded to having a big celebration to mark two decades together.Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
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This happened right in front of the away supporters who cheered and Spence then whipped his arms up asking for more noise.Jay Harris, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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But one big question many senators will likely ask is how Kennedy plans to turn around America's eating habits in a way that doesn't hurt U.S. farmers or heavily regulate agricultural businesses that are key political supporters of President-elect Donald Trump.Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Wikler, another Midwesterner, also has significant name ID, and is a popular pick across the spectrum of the party, endorsed by centrist group Third Way and farther-left like MoveOn and Bold Progressive in the same day.Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Good led the conservative House Freedom Caucus but narrowly lost his primary during the summer to Virginia State Senator John McGuire, who was endorsed by President-elect .Sonam Sheth, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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In August 2024, the United States, also a major plastic and oil producer, announced a surprising policy shift by now committing to support limits on plastic production as well.Susan Solomon, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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Mayor Bob Barnett — who has supported the institution’s staff and its programming in the face of previous attacks — is one of the Village Council members backing the pitch, which the village must table or place on the ballot by Jan. 13.Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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The most prominent exponent of this perspective is Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, who in his declaration of war on Oct. 7, 2023, quoted the famous Bialik poem about Kishinev.Marc Tracy, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
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Banda Machos, perhaps the most significant exponent of Jalisco’s quebradita-style banda music, rotated onto the Beso stage in a dark green and neon frazzle variation of their signature costume.Vicky Camarillo, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Mar. 2024
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“Champion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/champion. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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