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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
The victor will win the division and host a playoff game.
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Mike Defabo, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Federal prosecutors allege that Martinez was the victor of a violent internal power struggle that ensued when longtime OC gang chieftain Peter Ojeda died in federal prison, leaving a leadership vacuum within the OC faction of the Mexican Mafia.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
No flag was thrown on the play and Cleveland came out the victor.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
Cameroon’s election management body took a painstaking 15 days to declare Biya the victor with just 54% of the vote, his lowest showing since 1992.
—Yonatan Morse, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
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Mike Defabo, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Federal prosecutors allege that Martinez was the victor of a violent internal power struggle that ensued when longtime OC gang chieftain Peter Ojeda died in federal prison, leaving a leadership vacuum within the OC faction of the Mexican Mafia.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
No flag was thrown on the play and Cleveland came out the victor.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
Cameroon’s election management body took a painstaking 15 days to declare Biya the victor with just 54% of the vote, his lowest showing since 1992.
—Yonatan Morse, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for victor
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,
7 Jan. 2026
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Although a regular player of the Georgia Lottery, the winner said that seeing the big jackpot on a Georgia Lottery billboard reminded them to buy the lucky ticket.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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That’s exactly how the Miami Dolphins performed in Sunday’s 30-13 win against the Buffalo Bills in a contest Miami controlled all game, manhandling the reigning AFC East division champions to prove that the 2025 season isn’t over.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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So, what could happen when the champions visit their Etihad Stadium on Sunday?—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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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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Some as conquerors, some as Crusaders.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
6 Dec. 2025
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If Malinin becomes Olympic champ in Milan, American men will have won back-to-back golds for the first time since Scott Hamilton and Brian Boitano did it in 1984 and 1988.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The two-time World Series champs make more money than anyone else in the sport, spend among the most, and have built a balanced roster of homegrown talent and free-agent signings.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Victor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victor. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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