cham
pion
Plural
champions
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the winner of a competition
A champion is a person or team who has won a competition, tournament, or event, and is recognized as the best in their sport or field. They achieve this title through exceptional performance, skill, and determination, often after competing against other skilled opponents. Champions are celebrated for their success and are often seen as the standard of excellence in their discipline. The title of champion can be held temporarily, with new competitions determining future winners, but it represents the highest level of achievement in the context of that event.
- She was crowned champion after winning the tennis tournament.
- The team celebrated their victory, finally becoming champions.
- He trained for years to become the champion of the boxing league.
- The reigning champion defended his title successfully.
- She proudly held up the trophy as the new champion.
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a person who fights for, supports, or defends a cause, idea, or group
- She is a champion of human rights.
- He became a champion for environmental protection.
- The lawyer was a champion of the underprivileged.
- They are champions of free speech in their community.
- The activist has long been a champion for education reform.
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a person who publicly supports a politician, team, or organization
- She is a champion of the local football team.
- He was a champion of the mayoral candidate.
- The senator has many champions among young voters.
- They acted as champions of the cultural festival.
- Local businesses were champions of the city's new policies.
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a person who excels or is very skilled in a particular field
- The engineer is a champion in sustainable design.
- The chef is a champion of modern cuisine.
- She is a champion in competitive programming.
- The artist is a champion of realistic portraiture.
- She is a champion in playing the piano.