Synonyms for
Champions
Definition
a person or team that has won a competition or contest
Synonyms & similar words
defend
hero
superstar
virtuoso
sensation
adept
friend
mavin
star
admirer
supporter
whizz
booster
champion
protagonist
genius
ace
fighter
titleholder
wiz
paladin
hotshot
champ
whiz
maven
winners
victors
champs
titleholders
conquerors
masters
heroes
prizewinners
toppers
challengers
contenders
competitors
rivals
opponents
adversaries
foes
antagonists
combatants
gladiators
warriors
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- defending champions
- world champions
- league champions
- former champions
- team champions
- national champions
- undefeated champions
Word family
Usage note
As a verb, 'champion' means to support or defend a cause or person. It is often used in formal contexts to express strong advocacy.
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Example sentences
- The basketball team won the championship and became the champions of the league.
- She worked hard and became the spelling champion of her school.
- The horse and its jockey were the champions of the race.
- The defending champions lost the game to the underdogs.
- The champions received a trophy and a cash prize.