1
a
: of or relating to winning : that wins
the winning ticket
b
: successful especially in competition
a winning team
2
: tending to please or delight
a winning personality
Examples of winning in a Sentence
Adjective
She scored the winning goal.
They were a winning marketing team.
Chocolate and mint is a winning combination.
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
Already good at hiding cigarettes, Muriel starts lying about her communication with Julius, while keeping from Lee her winnings from racetrack bets (acting on tips overheard at her diner job).
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The most winning aspect of Wilder's play is its warmth.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 11 Oct. 2024
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Noun
What were the Powerball winning numbers for 4/26/2025?
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
Already good at hiding cigarettes, Muriel starts lying about her communication with Julius, while keeping from Lee her winnings from racetrack bets (acting on tips overheard at her diner job).
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The Week 14 Thursday Night Football feature produced more winning bets on the Packers (+3.5) and over the game total in the Lions 34-31 win.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The most winning aspect of Wilder's play is its warmth.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Winning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winning. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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