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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Treinen was the winning pitcher in the Dodgers’ 6-5 victory Friday, after retiring the side in order in the top of the ninth.
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Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
That might be a tall order on the field after Lionel Messi’s record-tying hat trick against Algeria led Argentina to victory on Tuesday.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
The Interior Department, which oversees the reflecting pool and the National Park Service, declared victory against the algae — and compared the battle to the Iranian Navy — in a statement shared on Wednesday, June 17.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
The victory gives Netherlands a group-leading four points.
—ABC News, 20 June 2026
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Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
That might be a tall order on the field after Lionel Messi’s record-tying hat trick against Algeria led Argentina to victory on Tuesday.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
The Interior Department, which oversees the reflecting pool and the National Park Service, declared victory against the algae — and compared the battle to the Iranian Navy — in a statement shared on Wednesday, June 17.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
The victory gives Netherlands a group-leading four points.
—ABC News, 20 June 2026
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“Victory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/victory. Accessed 22 Jun. 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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