titlist
noun
ti·tlist ˈtī-tᵊl-ist 
ˈtīt-list
: titleholder
Synonyms
- champ
- champion
- titleholder
- victor
- winner
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Example Sentences
the boxing titlist with the most knockouts to his credit
Recent Examples on the Web Wilbraham’s Matthew Naumec lost his showdown with Chris Thayer of Golden, Colo., and Brockton’s Matt Parziale, the 2017 titlist, lost to Dalton Melnyk of Atlanta. 
BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2022 Even though the featherweight titlist is one of the best pure boxers in the sport, his lack of activity during his career will be a detriment whenever future observers think about Russell’s legacy and how to rank him among the best of his era. Josh Katzowitz, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2022 But Whyte has good wins as well, stopping Povetkin in their rematch, outpointing former titlist Joseph Parker, and beating Chisora twice in fantastically exciting bouts. Josh Katzowitz, Forbes, 22 Apr. 2022 Sixth Region champion Bullitt East (33-4) will meet Seventh Region titlist Sacred Heart (35-3) at 7 p.m. Saturday at Rupp Arena. Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 12 Mar. 2022 Countrywomen Laura Nolte and Kim Kalicki went 1-2 in the women’s event ahead of US global titlist Kaillie Humphries. John Powers, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Nov. 2021 Along with the Seventh facing the Fourth, another intriguing first-round matchup could see Ninth Region champ Covington Catholic facing 16th Region titlist Ashland Blazer. Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 11 Feb. 2022 But for the boxing hardcore supporters, a matchup against 175-pound titlist Artur Beterbiev is even more intriguing. Josh Katzowitz, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021 On the boys side, the Seventh Region champion will open play at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, against the Fourth Region titlist. Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 11 Feb. 2022 See More
BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2022 Even though the featherweight titlist is one of the best pure boxers in the sport, his lack of activity during his career will be a detriment whenever future observers think about Russell’s legacy and how to rank him among the best of his era. Josh Katzowitz, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2022 But Whyte has good wins as well, stopping Povetkin in their rematch, outpointing former titlist Joseph Parker, and beating Chisora twice in fantastically exciting bouts. Josh Katzowitz, Forbes, 22 Apr. 2022 Sixth Region champion Bullitt East (33-4) will meet Seventh Region titlist Sacred Heart (35-3) at 7 p.m. Saturday at Rupp Arena. Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 12 Mar. 2022 Countrywomen Laura Nolte and Kim Kalicki went 1-2 in the women’s event ahead of US global titlist Kaillie Humphries. John Powers, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Nov. 2021 Along with the Seventh facing the Fourth, another intriguing first-round matchup could see Ninth Region champ Covington Catholic facing 16th Region titlist Ashland Blazer. Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 11 Feb. 2022 But for the boxing hardcore supporters, a matchup against 175-pound titlist Artur Beterbiev is even more intriguing. Josh Katzowitz, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021 On the boys side, the Seventh Region champion will open play at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, against the Fourth Region titlist. Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 11 Feb. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1912, in the meaning defined above
titlist
noun
as in champ
the person who comes in first in a competition the boxing titlist with the most knockouts to his credit Synonyms & Similar Words
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- medallist
- superstar
- quarterfinalist
- placer
- semifinalist
- cochampion
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- cowinner
- prizewinner
- megastar
- star
- world-beater
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- loser