: one that wins: such as
a
: one that is successful especially through praiseworthy ability and hard work
b
: a victor especially in games and sports
c
: one that wins admiration
d
: a shot in a court game that is not returned and that scores for the player making it
Examples of winner in a Sentence
The winners will receive their medals shortly.
the winners and losers of the court case
And the winner is…the blue team!
With seconds left on the clock, she scored the winner.
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The desire among winners, or the mob, to dictate, is intoxicating.
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John Tamny, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Receivers got hurt and dropped game winners, but also broke records.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
The reigning American League Cy Young award winner also made franchise history.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
Photo shoot shall be scheduled at a mutually agreeable time as determined between Sponsor and the Grand Prize winner.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 30 June 2025
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John Tamny, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Receivers got hurt and dropped game winners, but also broke records.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
The reigning American League Cy Young award winner also made franchise history.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
Photo shoot shall be scheduled at a mutually agreeable time as determined between Sponsor and the Grand Prize winner.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 30 June 2025
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“Winner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winner. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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winner
noun
win·ner
ˈwin-ər 
: one that wins
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