as in win
an instance of defeating an enemy or opponent
with great effort, our team managed an upset victory in the final moments a victory that won them a spot in the championship round
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Recent Examples of victory
Matthew Stafford found Tutu Atwell wide open for an 88-yard go-ahead touchdown pass with less than two minutes remaining to send the Rams to a 27-20 victory over the Colts as Indianapolis lost its first game of the season.
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The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The victory against Ruud also takes his tally up to 66 wins on tour this year, the most he’s ever recorded in a single season.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
In the final seconds, Torres went to kick the game-winning field goal to seal the victory for the visitors.
—Zachary McMahon, Boston Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
The late offense lifted the hottest team in baseball to its eighth-straight victory.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
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The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The victory against Ruud also takes his tally up to 66 wins on tour this year, the most he’s ever recorded in a single season.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
In the final seconds, Torres went to kick the game-winning field goal to seal the victory for the visitors.
—Zachary McMahon, Boston Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
The late offense lifted the hottest team in baseball to its eighth-straight victory.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for victory
Noun
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In a battle to remember, Jareth Staine led the Golden Eagles to its biggest win of the season.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Nola threw a season-high eight innings in the Phillies’ win, striking out nine.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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This team won 96 games, capped Sunday by a 2-1 walk-off triumph over the Minnesota Twins, and was the most consistent regular-season team during this successful era.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Rancho Bernardo Girls golf Firing a 4-under 26 on the Oaks North Red course, the Broncos sophomore led Rancho Bernardo to a 150-156 (low score wins) triumph over Del Norte in a Palomar League showdown.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Victory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victory. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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