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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In their 31-0 victory over the Raiders, the Chiefs covered as an 12 1/2-point favorite and improved to 4-3 against the spread this season.
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Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
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The 13-6 win at MetLife Stadium was the Panthers’ third victory in as many games.
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Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
The victory made Derevjanik the first million-dollar winner since Seacrest took over hosting duties for Pat Sajak following his retirement in 2024.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
The 13-6 win at MetLife Stadium was the Panthers’ third victory in as many games.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
Second-year quarterback Bo Nix led Denver to a 33-point fourth quarter and guided the Broncos on a 19-point comeback victory to shock the New York Giants, 33-32, on Sunday.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Victory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/victory. Accessed 23 Oct. 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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