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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
Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
Many fans are questioning Aaron Boone's ability to lead the team and Brian Cashman's ability to build a World Series champion.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 23 Aug. 2025
This award pays tribute to the late Virgil Abloh’s enduring impact and honors individuals who champion culture, community and innovation while embodying his unmatched spirit and brilliance.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2025
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Noun
In 2015, his sister Bindi was crowned champion of Season 21 with her dance partner Derek Hough, per ABC.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
Many fans are questioning Aaron Boone's ability to lead the team and Brian Cashman's ability to build a World Series champion.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
But at best, the changes championed by the MAHA movement will likely yield marginal health improvements, Alyssa J. Moran, a director at the University of Pennsylvania’s food-policy laboratory, told me.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 23 Aug. 2025
This award pays tribute to the late Virgil Abloh’s enduring impact and honors individuals who champion culture, community and innovation while embodying his unmatched spirit and brilliance.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for champion
Noun
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The Cowboys will be in Philadelphia to take on the defending champs.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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In October 2022, the tennis champ jetted off to Greece for a little getaway.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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What’s at stake: Cashless bail proponents have argued in D.C. and other major cities across the country that cash requirements disproportionately harm low-income offenders who cannot afford to post bond.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
25 Aug. 2025
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Chase Elliott: ‘Just give NASCAR a chance’ NASCAR driver Chase Elliott has gone on record before as a proponent of moving a Cup race to the Fairgrounds Speedway.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Among those who rejected the offer are the families of Tate Myre, an honors student, mentor to struggling kids and star athlete who died in the shooting; and of 14-year-old Hana St. Juliana, a shy basketball and volleyball player, whose family has long advocated for the school’s accountability.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Siebel Newsom spoke on a panel discussion Wednesday held by Common Sense Media, a main player in the fight for tech consumer protections, and Tech Oversight California, an extension of a D.C. outfit that advocates for technology regulation.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett attended the Venice Film Festival opening night premiere of La Grazia on Wednesday.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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In the first case, winners will be paid over 30 years, with one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments that increase by 5% each year.—
Ruben Correa,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
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His supporters have pushed back on the Republican administration's attempt to close the book on Epstein after Trump and his backers helped to heighten expectations of blockbuster revelations.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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That earned him an incredible list of clients and supporters who trust him and continue to champion his work.—
Margot Machol Bisnow,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Quarantine is typically not required if pet documents are up to date and endorsed, but exceptions exist for high-risk countries.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Weingarten endorsed Martin's most prominent chair challenger, Ben Wikler, the former Wisconsin Democratic Party chair.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
27 Aug. 2025
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Another substantial difference was that my dad had 400,000-plus [NASA] people supporting him, while Ed had Tenzing [Norgay] and a small supporting cast of expedition Sherpas and climbers.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The Detroit Sandwich Week is a five-day event with a mission to support local businesses during the period between Christmas and New Year’s.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The single bit flip can increase the exponent value by 16.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 July 2025
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His sturdy Scottish exponent, James Mill, helped spread the Benthamite basics, while raising his son, John Stuart Mill, in no creed but that of utilitarianism.—
January LaVoy Krish Seenivasan Ted Blaisdell,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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“Champion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/champion. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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