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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
After Maduro was declared the victor of the July 2024 elections, protests erupted which sparked widespread repression.
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ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
To the victor also goes the pen that declares the broad-stroke version of what has happened.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Moskowicz and Godard both note that Brussels could ask whichever contender emerges as victor for assurances on specific points, or impose some conditions before the EU gives their deal the greenlight.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
Noah Schwab scored three times for the victors, with Dawson Schriefer, Riley Anich, Aiden Fischbach and Eli Schwab also scoring goals.
—Brian Hall, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
To the victor also goes the pen that declares the broad-stroke version of what has happened.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Moskowicz and Godard both note that Brussels could ask whichever contender emerges as victor for assurances on specific points, or impose some conditions before the EU gives their deal the greenlight.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
Noah Schwab scored three times for the victors, with Dawson Schriefer, Riley Anich, Aiden Fischbach and Eli Schwab also scoring goals.
—Brian Hall, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for victor
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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 Mar. 2026
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For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Arizona Lottery offices.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Season 42 continues on Monday with James Denison returning as champion to face two new challengers.—
USA TODAY Staff,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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The host Knights used their balanced attack and nine three-pointers to simply overwhelm defending state champion Etiwanda, 80-66.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Visually, the Honcho leans more pit-bike than prairie conqueror.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 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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Four of the seven 2025 1A-7A boys state champs return, all South Florida powerhouses.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Southern California Regional winners will play the Northern California champs on March 13 and 14 at Natomas High School in Sacramento.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Victor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victor. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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