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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Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 10 May 2026
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In a nonleague boys lacrosse game, Chase Dreystadt recorded a hat trick, which included his 100th career goal, to boost Bishop Feehan to a 15-1 victory over Catholic Memorial.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
Any number of other Knicks played the hero, willing the team to a gutsy victory, showing sudden grit after so many easy blowouts.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 10 May 2026
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Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 10 May 2026
Huntington Beach battled in the first two sets but wound up being swept by Mira Costa and outside hitter Mateo Fuerbringer, who played a near-perfect match in the 25-22, 25-19, 25-13 victory over Saturday at Huntington Beach High School.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
In a nonleague boys lacrosse game, Chase Dreystadt recorded a hat trick, which included his 100th career goal, to boost Bishop Feehan to a 15-1 victory over Catholic Memorial.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
Any number of other Knicks played the hero, willing the team to a gutsy victory, showing sudden grit after so many easy blowouts.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 10 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for victory
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“Victory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/victory. Accessed 14 May. 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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