VANQUISHER Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

vanquisher

noun

Definition of vanquisher

as in winner

one that defeats an enemy or opponent a parade for the triumphal return of the empire's most celebrated vanquisher

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Recent Examples of vanquisher More often than not, a good villain is as important to a story as their eventual vanquisher. — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026 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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Rooms are spacious and comfortable, but the real winner here is the buzzy rooftop bar serving excellent pisco sours.

— Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Among governors, 32 of the 34 victorious candidates in races where AP called a winner support stronger regulation or restrictions.

— Marc Levy, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of winner

Noun

Rubio’s idea of the West is both messier and simpler, populated by muscular explorers and conquerors, from Alexander the Great and the Frankish king Charlemagne to the conquistador Hernán Cortés and the frontiersmen of the American West.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2026
Located at the junction of three continents—Europe, Asia, and Africa—the region has historically been a crossroads for conquerors, peoples, trade, and ideas.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of conqueror

Noun

To the victors go the spoils, and chief among them are committee chairmanships in the House of Representatives and Senate.

— Kevin R. Kosar, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2026
Several prominent Democratic victors, including Ohio Governor-elect Amy Acton and Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El‑Sayed, took strong stances against data centers in their winning campaigns.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

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