as in winner
one that defeats an enemy or opponent
hailed as conqueror of the barbarian forces
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Recent Examples of conqueror
Some as conquerors, some as Crusaders.
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 6 Dec. 2025
Where is the option to enjoy cannabis as a companion, not a conqueror?
—Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
King Minos, conqueror of Athens and stepfather of the Minotaur, has traveled to Sicily in pursuit of Daedalus, his chief architect and erstwhile prisoner.
—Seamus Sullivan
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
Or if that is not parochial enough, there are some decent Carabao Cup ties on Tuesday, with Manchester United’s conquerors Grimsby Town going to Sheffield Wednesday and Crystal Palace hosting Millwall, a replay of last season’s bruising FA Cup clash.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 6 Dec. 2025
Where is the option to enjoy cannabis as a companion, not a conqueror?
—Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
King Minos, conqueror of Athens and stepfather of the Minotaur, has traveled to Sicily in pursuit of Daedalus, his chief architect and erstwhile prisoner.
—Seamus Sullivan
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
Or if that is not parochial enough, there are some decent Carabao Cup ties on Tuesday, with Manchester United’s conquerors Grimsby Town going to Sheffield Wednesday and Crystal Palace hosting Millwall, a replay of last season’s bruising FA Cup clash.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conqueror
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And while plenty of Korean brands have mastered the art of silky sunscreens with zero white cast, Innisfree’s Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++—the upgraded version of the brand’s long-time fan-favorite and Best of Beauty winner—is especially worth calling out.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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Manchester City A lot of Brentford fans wanted to see former players David Raya and Christian Norgaard with winners' medals.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Associated Press declared Bean, who served three terms in the seat before being ousted in 2010, the victor.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Baseball by its capricious nature requires multiple games between teams to determine a legitimate victor.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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That included midfielder Mariona Caldentey, who returned to preseason training with Arsenal and had to face several of her English vanquishers, including captain Leah Williamson, Chloe Kelly, Beth Mead, Alessia Russo and Lotte Wubben-Moy.—
Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Conqueror.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conqueror. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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