Synonyms for

Championship

Verb / ˈtʃæmpi:ʌˌnʃɪp / Another word for championship — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A contest or competition to determine a winner.

Synonyms & similar words

title backup backing patronage title trophy award prize cup victory triumph medal honors laurels crown diadem coronet champ winning success conquest achievement accomplishment

Synonyms by register

Formal

title contest tournament championship match

Informal

finals playoffs big game showdown

Literary

accolade eminence

Antonyms

defeat loss failure subjugation underdog rivalry

Common collocations

  • world championship
  • championship title
  • championship game
  • championship series
  • championship round
  • national championship
  • championship defense

Word family

noun championship
verb champion
adjective champion
adverb championly

Usage note

While 'championship' can refer to the title itself, it most commonly refers to the competition to win that title. It is often used in sports contexts but can apply to any competitive event.

Example sentences

  1. The championship game was intense and exciting.
  2. She trained hard to win the championship.
  3. The team celebrated their championship win with a parade.
  4. The championship trophy was displayed in the school's trophy case.
  5. The championship match was broadcast on television.

Quotes

  • "Winning a championship is the best feeling in the world." - LeBron James
  • "The highest compliment that you can pay me is to say that I work hard every day." - Wayne Gretzky
  • "I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed." - Michael Jordan

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