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as in success
a person or thing that is successful
the movie was panned by the critics but has been a winner at the box office
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as in victor
one that defeats an enemy or opponent
the winner of any given war is usually the one who gets to write the history of that war
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as in champion
the person who comes in first in a competition
the other finalists graciously congratulated the winner
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Recent Examples of winner
The winner of this game would be determined by which team survived disrepair and disorganization better.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The pop superstar, who became a winner for the first time a year ago, is headed into music’s biggest night with half a dozen new nods.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Most of the winners—including those in the Latin categories—are announced at the Grammy Premiere, a pre-show ceremony that can be streamed online.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
Grammy Awards 2026 voting Grammy Award winners are decided by NARAS voting members who are involved in the creative and technical processes of recording.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The pop superstar, who became a winner for the first time a year ago, is headed into music’s biggest night with half a dozen new nods.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Most of the winners—including those in the Latin categories—are announced at the Grammy Premiere, a pre-show ceremony that can be streamed online.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
Grammy Awards 2026 voting Grammy Award winners are decided by NARAS voting members who are involved in the creative and technical processes of recording.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winner
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Matt Van Komen, one of the tallest players in all of college basketball at 7-4, added 6 points, 8 rebounds and 5 blocks as the Red Wolves struggled to find success in the lane with his presence defensively.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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After more than a decade of success, the 2000s saw a recession that some thought might spell the end of the space sim genre.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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This time, the victor won't be walking away with $1 million — but influence the $112 trillion world economy.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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As artificial intelligence sweeps through healthcare, the victors will not be determined by who deploys the cleverest chatbot.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Former University of Arkansas player Boogie Fland chipped in 15 points, 8 assists and a career-high 8 steals for the defending national champion Gators (16-6, 7-2 SEC).—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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His parents Ben and Jessica Ruthe are both national-level champion athletes in New Zealand and his grandmother Rosemary Stirling is a 1972 Olympian.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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Despite a disappointing launch back in 2016, the developers stuck with it and have crafted a wildly successful and long-running space sim that feels like a greatest hits montage of all the games that came before it.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Jacob in the kind of Shoresy and Letterkenny family, which were more cult hits, but did well.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The giant Brân the Blessed’s head, which spoke for many years after it was severed, lies buried under a white hill, on top of which the Norman conquerors built a fort, known to later generations as the White Tower, or just the Tower of London.—
Hari Kunzru,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Battle of the Champions will see seven returning Broth Belt winners heading back to their cauldrons to determine the ultimate kitchen conqueror.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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As fight night has gotten closer, the champ is now listed at -147, while Lopes is a +127 betting underdog.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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His coach at Texas A&M, Jackie Sherrill, sent a statement recalling that Chet had been a key recruit out of Carter in 1984 and a cornerstone of three straight SWC champs.—
Kevin Sherrington,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Grisham accepted a one-year qualifying offer, while Bellinger signed a blockbuster $162 million deal that includes several opt outs.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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This month’s picks span civil rights stories, classic blockbusters, and new originals worth adding to your queue.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
28 Jan. 2026
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After several months that included a nationwide search, the Mansfield school board named a long-time district administrator who grew up in Mansfield as the lone finalist for the superintendent’s job.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
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He, along with Disney Entertainment co-chair Dana Walden, had long been considered a finalist for the top spot at the Mouse House, with numerous reports in recent months identifying him as the favorite.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Winner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winner. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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