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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
Though the Associated Press had yet to project a winner, Jawando has taken a commanding lead in the vote count.
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Steve Thompson,
Washington Post,
26 June 2026
That gap is indicative of the winners and losers of the off-pitch advertising battle during the tournament, according to Andrew Rohm, a professor of marketing at Loyola Marymount University.
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Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
The maker of memory for computers has been a big winner this year, with its stock quadrupling, because the AI boom has created a surge of demand for its products.
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Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Unlike in 2021, recent tournament winners have generally seen tangible benefits from their victories.
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Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for winner
Steve Thompson,
Washington Post,
26 June 2026
That gap is indicative of the winners and losers of the off-pitch advertising battle during the tournament, according to Andrew Rohm, a professor of marketing at Loyola Marymount University.
—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
The maker of memory for computers has been a big winner this year, with its stock quadrupling, because the AI boom has created a surge of demand for its products.
—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Unlike in 2021, recent tournament winners have generally seen tangible benefits from their victories.
—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winner
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Supporters of the diversion program say that the program has had reasonable levels of success in California.
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When asked to address this perception, May pointed to the similarities of the game now, and the success of former Florida coach Billy Donovan, who has had a long run with Oklahoma City and Chicago.
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The victor is all but certain to win the November general election against the Democratic nominee in the deeply red state.
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The 154-pound division is loaded, and a win positions the victor for a unification bid against WBC champion Sebastian Fundora or IBF titleholder Josh Kelly, both of whom have name-checked these fighters.
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Season 42 continues on Monday with Adam Remsen returning as champion to face two new challengers.
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Morgan had the benefit of already being the women’s world champion going into the match.
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Lastly, Salinas had an active warrant against him filed in May for fleeing from police after a hit and run.
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In all, Barnes gave up seven runs and 12 hits, including three home runs.
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Topuria, for his part, has vowed to run it back with Gaethje, praising his conqueror while promising the story between them is far from over.
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Barcelona and Manchester City (in both domestic cups) were their elite conquerors in those competitions, though the 7-2 scoreline of the second leg at Camp Nou was embarrassing.
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The three-time Super Bowl champ, 36, enjoyed quality time with his male friends in Southern California, including big brother and former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce as well as future brother-in-law Austin Swift, according to multiple outlets.
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The Hornets bring a resume to the MAC that includes a recent run of four straight seasons -- 2019-23 with 2020 cancelled due to the pandemic -- of making the playoff under Troy Taylor (2019 and 2021-22 as Big Sky champs) and Andy Thompson (2023).
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Seth Rollins issued a direct challenge to Roman Reigns, who, accompanied by Jacob Fatu, ultimately accepted a blockbuster match.
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On Tuesday, Lisa Nandy, Britain’s secretary of state for culture, media and sport, notified Parliament that she was inclined to intervene in the blockbuster deal.
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Depth has long been the biggest concern for a team that boasts an American League MVP candidate, a reigning Cy Young finalist and a six-time All-Star closer.
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There is one more factor here in that Brittney was reportedly a finalist to play Superman himself, right up there alongside Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult.
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“Winner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winner. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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