1
as in winner
one that defeats an enemy or opponent
the computer is usually the victor in a chess match against a human opponent
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as in champion
the person who comes in first in a competition
the victor in the science fair had constructed a functioning telescope
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Recent Examples of victor
Alongside Choi and bronze medal winner Mitsuki Ono from Japan, Kim continued to point at the South Korean victor as the camera caught them together at the bottom of the hill.
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
The victors are to be named at a ceremony later this year.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
The National Electoral Council insists Maduro was the victor but has refused to release the tally sheets.
—Cnn 9 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Machado said any dialogue must begin with recognition of the July 28, 2024, presidential election, which the opposition says was won by its candidate, Edmundo González Urrutia, despite the government declaring Maduro the victor.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
The victors are to be named at a ceremony later this year.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
The National Electoral Council insists Maduro was the victor but has refused to release the tally sheets.
—Cnn 9 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Machado said any dialogue must begin with recognition of the July 28, 2024, presidential election, which the opposition says was won by its candidate, Edmundo González Urrutia, despite the government declaring Maduro the victor.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for victor
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In the event of multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Yet, everything about the Detroit Red Wings captain and his complete game screams winner.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Season 42 continues on Monday with Andrew He returning as champion to face two new challengers.—
USA TODAY Staff,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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So, to repeat again as Masters champions is a phenomenal feat for those girls.—
Breven Honda,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 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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Battle of the Champions will see seven returning Broth Belt winners heading back to their cauldrons to determine the ultimate kitchen conqueror.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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During his nine years as head coach, Aquin made the state Class 1A playoffs four times, and became state champs in that class in 1981 and again in 1986.—
Tom Strong,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The Bobcats then lost a heartbreaker to Boston College to end their hopes of repeating as champs.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Victor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victor. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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