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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Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Catcher Miguel Amaya had just returned from a nearly 12-week absence on Tuesday, but in Wednesday’s 4-1 victory over the Blue Jays, he was carted off the field after badly spraining his ankle and will require a stint on the injured list.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
If the Spanish match is approved, the event would be a massive victory for LaLiga President Javier Tebas, who has been pushing for the match for years.
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—Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
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Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Catcher Miguel Amaya had just returned from a nearly 12-week absence on Tuesday, but in Wednesday’s 4-1 victory over the Blue Jays, he was carted off the field after badly spraining his ankle and will require a stint on the injured list.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
If the Spanish match is approved, the event would be a massive victory for LaLiga President Javier Tebas, who has been pushing for the match for years.
—Patrick Sung, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
The Royals began their 10-game homestand with a series victory over the Washington Nationals.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 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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