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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
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
The two-time heavyweight boxing champion and famed pitchman, who died at age 76 on March 21, celebrated a few of his boxing anniversaries in the months leading up to his death — including the 50th anniversary of his historic 1974 match with the late Ali back in October 2024.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
So parties like Germany’s AfD and Hungary’s Fidesz developed an insidious three-step maneuver:
Boldly and loudly champion Israel and its right-wing prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to create pro-Jewish bona fides.
—Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 19 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The four-time world champion started the race from P2 but a loss of pace and traction led him to lose his spot to McLaren's Oscar Piastri.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
The two-time heavyweight boxing champion and famed pitchman, who died at age 76 on March 21, celebrated a few of his boxing anniversaries in the months leading up to his death — including the 50th anniversary of his historic 1974 match with the late Ali back in October 2024.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
That legacy of championing vital causes continues today.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
So parties like Germany’s AfD and Hungary’s Fidesz developed an insidious three-step maneuver:
Boldly and loudly champion Israel and its right-wing prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to create pro-Jewish bona fides.
—Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for champion
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Michael Conforto and Teoscar Hernández also homered in the game as the defending World Series champs are off to a great start in 2025.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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The previous 23 World Series champs failed to repeat, but few added to their arsenal like the Dodgers did with pitchers Blake Snell, Roki Sasaki and Tanner Scott.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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Apple has long been a vocal proponent of the sanctity of its users’ personal data.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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George Fishman, senior legal fellow at the conservative Center of Immigration Studies and former deputy general counsel at Department of Homeland Security during the first Trump administration, has been a strong proponent of the act.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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Supporters commended the 46-year-old for his approach to child-raising and advocated for more fathers to follow suit while also agreeing with the actor that there was a war against masculinity.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Portfolio management textbooks have long advocated viewing asset allocation in terms of asset classes.—
Chris Carosa,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The right mix of upsets and safe picks is what separates the winners from the rest.—
Kilty Cleary,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Illini drew the winner of the First Four game between No. 11 seeds Texas (19-15) and Xavier (21-11).—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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And in Sunday’s unique atmosphere, embracing the moment in front of a vocal crowd of Yomiuri Giants supporters.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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With Mayor Karen Bass facing a recall threat, her supporters are going after billionaires.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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President Joe Biden publicly endorsed and supported health care price transparency.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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On Thursday, former Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn endorsed Laesch.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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The investment from Coral Tree will help accelerate the Innovative Artists Entertainment’s expansion by enhancing the resources to support its agents and a growing roster of talent.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
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The council’s decision comes after a lengthy discussion centered around the city’s Cannabis Opportunity Reinvestment and Equity program, an initiative that attempts to support communities disproportionately facing barriers to starting cannabis businesses.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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For much of the second decade of this century, these efforts were overseen by the man who became the leading exponent of forward defense: Iranian General Qasem Soleimani.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Brutalism is once again the matter of mainstream discourse with the release of The Brutalist, a three-and-a-half-hour film about an exponent of the style named Lászlo Tóth.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Champion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/champion. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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