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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Daniels sat out Sunday's 29-21 victory at the New York Giants, which ended Washington's eight-game losing streak.
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CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
Despite coming in second in August’s primary and raising less than her opponent, Watson pulled off a 1,500-vote victory.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 16 Dec. 2025
Carolina only needed to hold its two-possession lead to take a one-game lead over Tampa Bay in the NFC South, meaning the Panthers could clinch the division the following week with a victory.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 15 Dec. 2025
Widely considered a victory lap for Lamar and his camp, the project was hailed as confirmation of his kingship.
—Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 15 Dec. 2025
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CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
Despite coming in second in August’s primary and raising less than her opponent, Watson pulled off a 1,500-vote victory.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 16 Dec. 2025
Carolina only needed to hold its two-possession lead to take a one-game lead over Tampa Bay in the NFC South, meaning the Panthers could clinch the division the following week with a victory.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 15 Dec. 2025
Widely considered a victory lap for Lamar and his camp, the project was hailed as confirmation of his kingship.
—Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 15 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for victory
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“Victory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/victory. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.
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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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