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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
Last year, both of the SAG Awards' supporting category winners (Zoe Saldaña, Kieran Culkin) went on to win at the Oscars, while lead acting victors Demi Moore and Chalamet lost their corresponding Academy Awards categories to Mikey Madison and Adrien Brody, respectively.
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Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026
Samuel Drank, Victor Eklund and Casper Juustovaara also scored for the undefeated victors while Adam Jiricek and Matej Kubiesa struck for Czechia.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
The Venezuelan government declared Maduro the victor, a result that was denounced by opposition leaders and international observers, who accused the regime of stealing votes.
—CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Through two seasons of the 12-team format, teams receiving an opening-round bye are 1-7 in the quarterfinals, with Indiana (over Alabama) as the lone victor following a three-and-a-half week break.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
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Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026
Samuel Drank, Victor Eklund and Casper Juustovaara also scored for the undefeated victors while Adam Jiricek and Matej Kubiesa struck for Czechia.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
The Venezuelan government declared Maduro the victor, a result that was denounced by opposition leaders and international observers, who accused the regime of stealing votes.
—CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Through two seasons of the 12-team format, teams receiving an opening-round bye are 1-7 in the quarterfinals, with Indiana (over Alabama) as the lone victor following a three-and-a-half week break.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for victor
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Milwaukee answered with a 3-ball to stay alive, but Kyle Kuzma missed a potential game-winner from midcourt as time ran out.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Major winners in the field include Bradley, Day, Koepka, Matsuyama, Rose, Schauffele and Spaun, as well as Wyndham Clark, Adam Scott and Gary Woodland.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Michigan printed and sold the 2023 national champions T-shirts, hats and coffee mugs.—
Mac Engel
January 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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In a matter of eight days, the Hornets (14-26) have gone from pummeling the defending champion in Oklahoma City to losing consecutive games at home to Toronto and Indiana in gut-wrenching fashion to recording the largest margin of victory on the road in franchise history by pounding Utah.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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What to know: Cue the eardrum-shattering screams because the K-pop conquerors are back.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
16 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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As fight night has gotten closer, the champ is now listed at -147, while Lopes is a +127 betting underdog.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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His coach at Texas A&M, Jackie Sherrill, sent a statement recalling that Chet had been a key recruit out of Carter in 1984 and a cornerstone of three straight SWC champs.—
Kevin Sherrington,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Victor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victor. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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