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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This victory was as undeniable as the bond between the seniors on this team who did everything but draw up a pact to avoid a third-straight disappointment on the season’s final day.
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Schurr pitcher Joey Amano gave up one hit and walked one batter over six innings and the Spartans collected 11 hits in a 9-0 victory over the Vaqueros.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
The discus competition finished before any of the track events started and was held on an auxiliary field, but the Aliso Niguel senior got a standing ovation on the victory stand half an hour after her third throw thrust her into the record books.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
In his victory speech, Qualls, who pitched himself as an outsider countering the party establishment, said the party should rally together to defeat the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party in November.
—Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Schurr pitcher Joey Amano gave up one hit and walked one batter over six innings and the Spartans collected 11 hits in a 9-0 victory over the Vaqueros.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
The discus competition finished before any of the track events started and was held on an auxiliary field, but the Aliso Niguel senior got a standing ovation on the victory stand half an hour after her third throw thrust her into the record books.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
In his victory speech, Qualls, who pitched himself as an outsider countering the party establishment, said the party should rally together to defeat the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party in November.
—Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
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 3 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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