victory
noun
vic·to·ry
ˈvik-t(ə-)rē 
plural victories
1
: the overcoming of an enemy or antagonist
2
: achievement of mastery or success in a struggle or endeavor against odds or difficulties
Examples of victory in a Sentence
The general led the troops to victory.
They had never experienced the thrill of victory.
The passage of the law was a tremendous victory for their cause.
It was a decisive victory for the army.
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Chanting in celebration, Illinois fans basked in a second-round victory in the tournament over Virginia Commonwealth University.
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Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
What’s working well Make that victories in five of the last six games for the Hornets.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2026
Kansas basketball coach Bill Self stepped into the Jayhawks’ locker room as his players were being interviewed by media members after his squad’s 68-60 Round of 64 NCAA Tournament victory over a never-say-die Cal Baptist squad Friday night at Viejas Arena on San Diego State’s campus.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
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Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
What’s working well Make that victories in five of the last six games for the Hornets.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2026
Kansas basketball coach Bill Self stepped into the Jayhawks’ locker room as his players were being interviewed by media members after his squad’s 68-60 Round of 64 NCAA Tournament victory over a never-say-die Cal Baptist squad Friday night at Viejas Arena on San Diego State’s campus.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
In polling ahead of second-round elections on March 22, her Socialist Party colleague Emmanuel Grégoire was in pole position, but by no means a shoo-in for victory.
—Lisa Courbebaisse, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
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“Victory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/victory. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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victory
noun
vic·to·ry
ˈvik-t(ə-)rē
plural victories
1
: the overcoming of an enemy or opponent
2
: success in a struggle
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