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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
Sundance Award winner Parkville Pictures and Academy Award winner LuckyChap are producing the film together.
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
This would be a refreshing win considering the previous winners.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
And while Gotham and Kansas City were both without their top goal-scorers in Esther Gonzalez and Temwa Chawinga (the Golden Boot runner-up and winner this year, respectively), both teams’ attacking lines found ways to slip through the lines and agitate the opposing goalkeepers.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Tonight's winner will keep pace with the Rams and Seahawks for that spot.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
This would be a refreshing win considering the previous winners.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
And while Gotham and Kansas City were both without their top goal-scorers in Esther Gonzalez and Temwa Chawinga (the Golden Boot runner-up and winner this year, respectively), both teams’ attacking lines found ways to slip through the lines and agitate the opposing goalkeepers.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Tonight's winner will keep pace with the Rams and Seahawks for that spot.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winner
Noun
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That film was also a success on the streamer.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
11 Nov. 2025
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Jessica Lee Iannacchino, a 21-year-old from New York, thinks that for a lot of her generation, success doesn’t always equal a high status job.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
11 Nov. 2025
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Even more moderate victors from Tuesday’s elections have stressed affordability.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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With progressive incumbent Alison Coombs not in contention Tuesday, the five victors, including another incumbent, will increase the council’s left-leaning representation to six on the 11-member body if the results hold.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
6 Nov. 2025
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That’s exactly how the Miami Dolphins performed in Sunday’s 30-13 win against the Buffalo Bills in a contest Miami controlled all game, manhandling the reigning AFC East division champions to prove that the 2025 season isn’t over.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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So, what could happen when the champions visit their Etihad Stadium on Sunday?—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The actor would be on the hit show for six seasons before his character tragically died from wounds sustained in a plane crash.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Following an energetic performance of some of the hip hop trio’s greatest hits, Cheryl James, known by her stage name Salt, told the crowd that the women were currently in a battle for ownership of their music.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
9 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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Despite Cena locking in the STF on Dom and the champ tapping out, no ref was in the ring to call it.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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What has been a bad defense rose up like champs.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones started the string of blockbuster trades by dealing superstar pass-rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers in return for two first-round draft picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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But for all of the multiplex-friendly fun Wright’s conjuring with this over-the-top spin on dystopian sci-fi blockbusters, the prevailing feeling here is dread.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
11 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 21 Nov. 2025.
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