Synonyms for

Championships

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

Definition

A competition to determine a champion.

Synonyms & similar words

title backup backing championship patronage title trophy cup prize award medal victory winning triumph success accolade honour plaque ribbon roses laurels chalice goblet shield plate

Synonyms by register

Formal

title bouts contests competitions tournaments

Informal

finals playoffs big game showdown

Literary

ascendancy dominion supremacy

Antonyms

defeat loss failure subjugation quashing undoing

Common collocations

  • world championships
  • national championships
  • championships title
  • championships game
  • championships series
  • championships match
  • championships season

Word family

noun championship
verb champion
adjective champion
adverb championly

Usage note

The word 'championships' is often used in the plural to refer to a specific competition or series of events, such as the 'World Athletics Championships'. It can also refer to the state of being a champion.

Example sentences

  1. The team won the championship.
  2. She is the reigning champion.
  3. The championship trophy is very shiny.
  4. The championship game was very exciting.
  5. The championship match was a tough one.

Quotes

  • The thrill of victory, and the agony of defeat. This is the essence of sports, and the reason we love them. Whether it's the World Series, the Super Bowl, or the championship of your local little league, there are few things in life that bring people together like sports.
  • Winning isn't everything, but it beats anything that comes in second. - Vince Lombardi
  • One man practicing sportsmanship is far better than a hundred teaching it. - Knute Rockne

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