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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
Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
The former world heavyweight champion, 36, stormed out of the ring after losing out to Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk in their world heavyweight championships rematch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, Dec. 22.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Katcy Stephan, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
There aren’t that many [groups] that get to champion that philosophy to that many people.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
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Ohtani appeared in baseball’s postseason for the first time in his seven-year MLB career and went on to become a World Series champion when the Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in five games.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
The former world heavyweight champion, 36, stormed out of the ring after losing out to Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk in their world heavyweight championships rematch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, Dec. 22.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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During her career, Hayes has championed greater financial parity, better medical treatment and improved infrastructure for women’s football.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
There aren’t that many [groups] that get to champion that philosophy to that many people.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for champion
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As for Covington, the ex-interim UFC champ is on the first losing skid of his career after dropping a title tilt to Leon Edwards in December 2023.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Those numbers are generally far below the two-time league scoring champ's career averages of 27.8 points on .503/.338/.827 shooting splits, 11.1 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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And, unlike financial commitments made at the UN climate conference, this decision would put rules in place that proponents say would be hard for the incoming Trump administration to undo.Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
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In 2023, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the opponents, halting the project, but proponents petitioned the Supreme Court to review that decision.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Leverage mentors and sponsors: Cultivate relationships with individuals who can advocate for your growth and offer guidance.Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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This victory is not only a significant moment for Jackson but also for Kardashian, who has been advocating for the release of wrongfully incarcerated individuals for years.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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In between the performances, the special included behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the Grammy winner.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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It’s also seen as a major bellwether kudo that often predicts the Oscar best picture winner.Steven Gaydos, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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But one big question many senators will likely ask is how Kennedy plans to turn around America's eating habits in a way that doesn't hurt U.S. farmers or heavily regulate agricultural businesses that are key political supporters of President-elect Donald Trump.Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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The comments, published in 2023 biography of Romney, were sparked by Vance's transformation from a Trump critic to a staunch supporter.Zac Anderson, The Enquirer, 16 Dec. 2024
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President Biden drops out and endorses Kamala Harris Robby Soave and Jessica Burbank discuss President Biden’s decision to drop out and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee.The Hill, The Hill, 24 Dec. 2024
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After endorsing Trump following the assassination attempt against him in Butler, Pennsylvania, Musk pledged to donate $45 million a month to America PAC, a pro-Trump political action committee.Vittoria Elliott, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this month, China’s top officials committed at a key economic agenda-setting meeting to dial up monetary easing efforts, including lowering interest rates to support the ailing economy.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
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Partnerships with Microsoft are helping educators from as varied communities as New York City, Wichita, Kan., and San Antonio, Texas, support students in building future-ready skills like AI literacy.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Hussain was considered the most recognizable exponent of tabla, a pair of hand drums that’s the main percussion instrument in Indian classical music.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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The special relationship was never quite as special as its most passionate exponents liked to maintain.Peter Martin, Foreign Affairs, 24 Apr. 2016
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“Champion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/champion. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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