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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Michigan responded with clutch shooting, making 5 of 6 shots, while holding Michigan State scoreless for more than three minutes to seal its sixth straight victory.
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New England sealed the victory in the final seconds with a Malcolm Butler interception of Russell Wilson at the goal line.
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Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Michigan responded with clutch shooting, making 5 of 6 shots, while holding Michigan State scoreless for more than three minutes to seal its sixth straight victory.
—Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
New England sealed the victory in the final seconds with a Malcolm Butler interception of Russell Wilson at the goal line.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
The victory over the Sooners (11-11, 1-8) gave Texas its fourth Quad 1 win.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Victory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/victory. Accessed 4 Feb. 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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