as in winners
one that defeats an enemy or opponent
hailed as conqueror of the barbarian forces
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Recent Examples of conquerors
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.
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Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Some as conquerors, some as Crusaders.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 6 Dec. 2025
At the same time, the New World’s conquerors mocked the idea of humanity’s oneness, laying the foundation for race supremacy.
—Greg Grandin
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
The American conquerors of Hawaii wanted this game banned.
—Matt Negrin, Rolling Stone, 20 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
Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Some as conquerors, some as Crusaders.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 6 Dec. 2025
At the same time, the New World’s conquerors mocked the idea of humanity’s oneness, laying the foundation for race supremacy.
—Greg Grandin
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
The American conquerors of Hawaii wanted this game banned.
—Matt Negrin, Rolling Stone, 20 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conquerors
Noun
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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One of Baffert’s recent Lewis winners captured the Derby, though Medina Spirit (2021) later was disqualified.—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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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Liverpool will host 18th-place Qarabag of Azerbaijan, who have already beaten two-time European champions Benfica and 2022 Europa League winners Frankfurt, and held last summer’s Club World Cup victors Chelsea to a 2-2 draw.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Conquerors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conquerors. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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