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as in success
a person or thing that is successful
the movie was panned by the critics but has been a winner at the box office
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as in victor
one that defeats an enemy or opponent
the winner of any given war is usually the one who gets to write the history of that war
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as in champion
the person who comes in first in a competition
the other finalists graciously congratulated the winner
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Recent Examples of winner
The winner replaces embattled Mayor Eric Adams, a moderate Democrat, to lead the heavily Democratic city.
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
In knockout matches, if teams are level at the end of regular time, the winner is determined by a penalty shootout without extra time.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 3 Nov. 2025
Nike, Asics and Under Armour had one winner a piece, the former in Chicago and the latter two in Boston.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
But Gavin Newsom gets to be a winner, right?
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
In knockout matches, if teams are level at the end of regular time, the winner is determined by a penalty shootout without extra time.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 3 Nov. 2025
Nike, Asics and Under Armour had one winner a piece, the former in Chicago and the latter two in Boston.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
But Gavin Newsom gets to be a winner, right?
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winner
Noun
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Starbucks’ success was forged on the back of a growing demand for Western luxuries, as well as a strategy of adapting p roducts for the market –– to appeal to customers beyond China’s top-tier cities.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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And so getting another player who can get pressure on the quarterback in key situations, those guys are always going to be paramount to our success.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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All are predicting a high-scoring game and each panelist has the victor winning by four or fewer points.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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As soon as a battle or a war has been fought, victors and losers alike begin to tell different stories.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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India was the last of the four teams to qualify for the semifinals, but then beat defending champion and seven-time winner Australia by five wickets to reach the final.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Obiri, who won NYCM in 2023 and finished second in 2024, outlasted countrywoman Sharon Lokedi, the 2022 NYCM champion.—
Bette Canter,
Sportico.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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It’s been a huge hit with my guests, and right now, Prime members can add it to their carts for just $40.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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Clement was a menace, leading the postseason in hits and doubles while striking out only twice.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Where is the option to enjoy cannabis as a companion, not a conqueror?—
Jahan Marcu,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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King Minos, conqueror of Athens and stepfather of the Minotaur, has traveled to Sicily in pursuit of Daedalus, his chief architect and erstwhile prisoner.—
Seamus Sullivan
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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That year saw the final October for Sandy Koufax, when his Dodgers tried and failed to repeat as champs.—
Steve Rushin,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
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The Blue Jays went on to stun the Dodgers that night, taking the first game 11-4 and quieting early speculation that they would be swept in four games by the defending champs.—
Paula Newton,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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New York completed two blockbuster trades before the deadline, sending star cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams to the Dallas Cowboys.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The New York Jets have reportedly traded All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams to the Cowboys, marking their second blockbuster NFL trade deadline deal on Tuesday.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Always Greener, the script from Treason scribe and Brit List finalist Lewis Wren, is all about sliding doors, neatly reflecting the author’s recent experiences.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Perez is currently a finalist for the 2025 American League Silver Slugger Award at the catcher position.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Winner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winner. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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