CONQUEROR Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

conqueror

noun

ˈkäŋ-kər-ər

Definition of conqueror

as in winner

one that defeats an enemy or opponent hailed as conqueror of the barbarian forces

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Recent Examples of conqueror Topuria, for his part, has vowed to run it back with Gaethje, praising his conqueror while promising the story between them is far from over. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Barcelona and Manchester City (in both domestic cups) were their elite conquerors in those competitions, though the 7-2 scoreline of the second leg at Camp Nou was embarrassing. — The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 26 May 2026 Football, too, was brought to colonies by conquerors, only to be embraced by the conquered and remade anew. — Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026 But legend has it that despite the might of these ancient conquerors, pockets of Sardinia sometimes managed to defend themselves. — IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for conqueror

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Noun

The Spread, headlined and executive produced by Oscar winner Javier Bardem, hails from Ozark co-creator Bill Dubuque, Sean Sansiveri and Fifth Season, with Kingsman helmer Matthew Vaughn set to direct.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
The Grammy winner’s label said the album signals a new chapter in which Miley (no last name) will honor the influence of her godmother, Dolly Parton.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of winner

Noun

Del Toro won by several bike lengths to become the youngest victor in the race’s history, before McNulty outsprinted Simmons for third.

— Duncan Alexander, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026
To this end, bulls challenge each other for rights to cows by bluffing or by outright battles in which slashing antlers determine the victor.

— Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of victor

Noun

More often than not, a good villain is as important to a story as their eventual vanquisher.

— Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
That included midfielder Mariona Caldentey, who returned to preseason training with Arsenal and had to face several of her English vanquishers, including captain Leah Williamson, Chloe Kelly, Beth Mead, Alessia Russo and Lotte Wubben-Moy.

— Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025

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