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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Fermin was removed from Sunday’s 9-3 victory over the Orioles before the bottom of the sixth inning, at the same time as shortstop Xander Bogaerts, who was also hit in the head by a baseball.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2026
Villanova would toss the Owls aside by 20 for its 22nd consecutive win against their Philly opponents, a walkover victory that barely moved the needle anywhere outside of the city limits.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
In a Week 14 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, Smith recovered a fumble and returned it 78 yards for a touchdown — the fifth-longest fumble return in franchise history.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 June 2026
The Knicks won the series 4-1, rallying from double-digit deficits in all four victories.
—Tim Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2026
Villanova would toss the Owls aside by 20 for its 22nd consecutive win against their Philly opponents, a walkover victory that barely moved the needle anywhere outside of the city limits.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
In a Week 14 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, Smith recovered a fumble and returned it 78 yards for a touchdown — the fifth-longest fumble return in franchise history.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 June 2026
The Knicks won the series 4-1, rallying from double-digit deficits in all four victories.
—Tim Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
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“Victory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/victory. Accessed 17 Jun. 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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