cham·pi·on
ˈcham-pē-ən 
1
: a winner of first prize or first place in competition
a tennis champion
also
: one who shows marked superiority
a champion at selling
2
: a militant advocate or defender
a champion of civil rights
4
: one that does battle for another's rights or honor
God will raise me up a champion—
Sir Walter Scott
Sir Walter Scott
championed; championing; champions
2
: to protect or fight for as a champion
championed the ladies chivalrously in the tilts
Synonyms
Examples of champion in a Sentence
Noun
the heavyweight boxing champion of the world
Our team will play the defending champions next week.
the newly crowned national champions
He was a champion for the working classes.
Verb
She is a lawyer who champions children's rights.
Our senator championed the idea of lowering taxes.
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Issy Van Der Velde, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2025
Andrew co-op, which includes wrestlers from Sandburg and Stagg, won the team title with 245 points behind seven champions — Jade Hardee (100), Tatum De La Vega (105), Sophia Figueroa (115), Saja Bader (120), Alyssa Keane (135), Nola Oben (155) and Emma Akpan (190).
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
These statements appear antithetical to the belief system championed by Netflix.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Many esports professionals start out their careers as teenagers, and these gaming houses ensure organizations like G2 can safeguard them properly while also nurturing their talent and preparing them to be champions.
—Issy Van Der Velde, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2025
Andrew co-op, which includes wrestlers from Sandburg and Stagg, won the team title with 245 points behind seven champions — Jade Hardee (100), Tatum De La Vega (105), Sophia Figueroa (115), Saja Bader (120), Alyssa Keane (135), Nola Oben (155) and Emma Akpan (190).
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Verb
The Producer Guild is paying tribute to them with the Trailblazer Award, celebrating their shared commitment to leading the way for female producers and championing women’s voices in Hollywood.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
These statements appear antithetical to the belief system championed by Netflix.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Champion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/champion. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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champion
1 of 2 noun
cham·pi·on
ˈcham-pē-ən
1
: a person who fights or speaks for another person or in favor of a cause
2
: the winner of first prize or first place in a competition
also
: one showing superior skill or ability
champion
2 of 2 verb
: to protect or fight for as a champion
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