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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 Columbus Blue Jackets head into a matchup against the Utah Mammoth as winners of three consecutive games.
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ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
If a potential winner fails to respond to notification, fails to return required documents on time, is found to be ineligible, or otherwise fails to comply with these Official Rules, the prize may be forfeited and awarded to an alternate, in Sponsor’s discretion.
—AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The winner collected his prize from the Michigan Lottery headquarters, opting to take a one-time lump sum payment of around $693,000, rather than annuity payments the Lottery said.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The winners advance to the next round until only one restaurant remains.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
If a potential winner fails to respond to notification, fails to return required documents on time, is found to be ineligible, or otherwise fails to comply with these Official Rules, the prize may be forfeited and awarded to an alternate, in Sponsor’s discretion.
—AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The winner collected his prize from the Michigan Lottery headquarters, opting to take a one-time lump sum payment of around $693,000, rather than annuity payments the Lottery said.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The winners advance to the next round until only one restaurant remains.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winner
Noun
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By all accounts, the campaign against Iran’s military assets has achieved success.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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How to Use Costco’s Chipotle Copycat Chicken Costco’s Flame Seared Chargrilled Chipotle Chicken has already enjoyed a lot of social media success.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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To effect such a total defeat, Iran would have to be occupied and administered by the victors.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
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Almost every major capital spending boom during the past 200 years has ended in bankruptcies, consolidations, and tears—but also wins for the victors.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Season 42 continues on Monday with James Denison returning as champion to face two new challengers.—
USA TODAY Staff,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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The host Knights used their balanced attack and nine three-pointers to simply overwhelm defending state champion Etiwanda, 80-66.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Kyle Schwarber hit a two-run homer and Gunnar Henderson had four hits and two RBIs as the United States rolled to a 9-1 victory over Britain on Saturday night at the World Baseball Classic.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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According to preliminary data, air defense systems downed 19 missiles and 453 drones with hits from 9 missiles and 26 strike drones recorded at 22 locations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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Visually, the Honcho leans more pit-bike than prairie conqueror.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Feb. 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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Their annual coronation as Big East champs is expected Monday night.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2026
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Mater Dei Catholic;27-7;Open Division champs return six starters;1 2.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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After a lackluster year that saw the French box office drop by nearly 15% and become dominated by Hollywood blockbusters, 2026 is kicking off with a quartet of ambitious French films driving a 20% jump in theatrical admissions.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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The greatest screen villain of this century, period, cut the blockbuster check.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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Also won conference and regional titles and was a sectional finalist.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Fudd was selected to the preseason watchlist for the award in 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2024-25, but injuries kept her from making the cut as a finalist.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Winner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winner. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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