VICTOR Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

victor

noun

ˈvik-tər

Definition of victor

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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loser

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Recent Examples of victor The victor is all but certain to win the November general election against the Democratic nominee in the deeply red state. — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2026 France, meanwhile, will meet Sweden on Tuesday, with the winner of Germany vs Paraguay as the last-16 opponent for the victors on July 4. — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 27 June 2026 All three victors are expected to win their blue districts, which would also place three Mamdani allies in Congress come January. — Jesse Bedayn, Fortune, 24 June 2026 No matter who the victors are, once the bombs stop falling, reconstruction will inevitably follow. — The Los Angeles Times, Mercury News, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for victor

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Noun

Tune in to the next episode to see if the winner will extend the streak or go home.

— USA TODAY Staff, USA Today, 6 July 2026
But while this drama unfolds, the real winners of the World Cup so far are the prediction markets.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 6 July 2026

Definition of winner

Noun

Ultimately, Paul challenges the emperor, defeats his champion, and demands the Princess Irulan (Florence Pugh) as his wife.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026
During the inaugural season, commentary will be provided by dunk icon Vince Carter, NBA champion Draymond Green, popular hoops multiplatform creator CashNasty, and host Adam Lefkoe.

— Brent Lang, Variety, 9 July 2026

Definition of champion

Noun

Topuria, for his part, has vowed to run it back with Gaethje, praising his conqueror while promising the story between them is far from over.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
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

Definition of conqueror

Noun

The four-part Rafa follows him at the tail end of his career as the aging champ (well, aging for a pro tennis player) tried to win one more French Open crown to add to his incredible tally of 14 titles at Roland-Garros.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 July 2026
As the Panthers look to repeat as NFC South division champs in 2026, the team’s overarching health will be a major factor.

— Mike Kaye July 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026

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