victor

noun

ˈvik-tər How to pronounce victor (audio)
Definition of victornext
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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2
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 Big 12 contention is likely out of the window for both teams, but a win would help the victor inch closer to a bowl game, while the loser will have a much more difficult path. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026 By May 8th, Politico declared the redistricting wars over—and Republicans the victors. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026 To him, the clearest victor in 2026 has been Toyota, a company with a hybrid-heavy lineup and a long history of making them. — Willa Rubin, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026 These two faced each other 13 times during the regular season, and the Braves were the clear victor, beating the Phillies nine times. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for victor
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  1. winner
  2. champion
  3. conqueror
  4. champ
Noun
  • 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
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  • The two teams will face a rematch of last year’s first-round game and both are district champions, but one of them will have to make the six-hour road trip.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Inspired by Lewis Hamilton The 19-year-old will once again line up on a grid featuring seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton.
    — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of champion
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
  • As this season’s winner, Petts will eventually compete in the series’ Champion of Champions episode against season-21 champ Joanna Page and the winners of the next three seasons.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Soccer starts Montverde Academy, last season’s 3A girls state champs, defeated two-time defending big-school state champ Lake Mary 2-1 in a Tuesday night season opener.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
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