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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His heroics in the comeback victory — which also included a record-setting performance from the bullpen — were a high point in his offensive turnaround the last two weeks.
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Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
The triumph came in mid-April, a one-goal home victory against Rosary College Prep.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Pre-race favorite Jonas Vingegaard moved into the overall lead of the Giro d’Italia on Saturday, emphatically taking control of the race by soloing to victory on the brutal 14th stage.
—ABC News, 23 May 2026
The winner of the UCSD-UCSB game advances to play Cal Poly for the Big West championship, needing two victories over the Mustangs to secure the title and the conference’s automatic berth to the NCAA Regionals.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
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Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
The triumph came in mid-April, a one-goal home victory against Rosary College Prep.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Pre-race favorite Jonas Vingegaard moved into the overall lead of the Giro d’Italia on Saturday, emphatically taking control of the race by soloing to victory on the brutal 14th stage.
—ABC News, 23 May 2026
The winner of the UCSD-UCSB game advances to play Cal Poly for the Big West championship, needing two victories over the Mustangs to secure the title and the conference’s automatic berth to the NCAA Regionals.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
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“Victory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/victory. Accessed 27 May. 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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