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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
But non-victors can be -- and people are beginning to judge Putin.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 4 June 2026
If a candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, they will be declared the victor.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Among other prizes, the victor would receive a cash reward (reportedly $5,000), a sports car, and a screen test—true markers of Tinseltown success.
—Jonathan Odden, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Tomás’s belief that maps should acknowledge the marginalized and less powerful—that there’s more to history than what the victors convey—is seemingly shared by O’Farrell.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
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David Brennan, ABC News, 4 June 2026
If a candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, they will be declared the victor.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Among other prizes, the victor would receive a cash reward (reportedly $5,000), a sports car, and a screen test—true markers of Tinseltown success.
—Jonathan Odden, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Tomás’s belief that maps should acknowledge the marginalized and less powerful—that there’s more to history than what the victors convey—is seemingly shared by O’Farrell.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for victor
Noun
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Stellar Texas lefty Dylan Volantis Georgia takes on Texas Saturday night in a College World Series game in Omaha, with the winner advancing to face either Oklahoma or Alabama on Monday.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
13 June 2026
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In the event of multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Season 42 continues on Monday with Peter Mcferrin returning as champion to face two new challengers.—
USA TODAY Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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He's considered one of the planet’s most versatile watermen, with accolades that include eight-time stand-up paddle world champion, hydrofoil pioneer, and big-wave master.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Barcelona and Manchester City (in both domestic cups) were their elite conquerors in those competitions, though the 7-2 scoreline of the second leg at Camp Nou was embarrassing.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Football, too, was brought to colonies by conquerors, only to be embraced by the conquered and remade anew.—
Franklin Leonard,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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Thirteen different franchises have fielded a Finals team during that time, including seven different Western Conference champs in the last seven seasons.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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Brazil has won it five times, while Germany and Italy are four–time winners and defending champ Argentina has won it thrice.—
Laurence Miedema,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
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“Victor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victor. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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