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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 Tommies will meet Minnesota State Mankato in the CCHA’s Mason Cup title game next weekend, with the victor earning an automatic berth in the NCAA tournament.
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Dean Spiros, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
The victor earns an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
With six Oscars nominations under his belt, DiCaprio is now the people’s victor.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
So basically whoever wins that primary will be the victor in the general election later this year.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
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Dean Spiros, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
The victor earns an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
With six Oscars nominations under his belt, DiCaprio is now the people’s victor.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
So basically whoever wins that primary will be the victor in the general election later this year.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for victor
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And while plenty of Korean brands have mastered the art of silky sunscreens with zero white cast, Innisfree’s Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++—the upgraded version of the brand’s long-time fan-favorite and Best of Beauty winner—is especially worth calling out.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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Manchester City A lot of Brentford fans wanted to see former players David Raya and Christian Norgaard with winners' medals.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Season 42 continues on Monday with Jamie Ding returning as champion to face two new challengers.—
USA TODAY Staff,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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The small group of champions who defy expectations are, by definition, resilient.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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In America, deconstructing our national mythology and recasting early Puritan settlers as bloodthirsty conquerors helped zero American Indians.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 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 Oilers, the two-time defending conference champs, were picked by many to occupy the perch that the Ducks currently hold.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Bobcats, 2023 national champs, are perennial title contenders.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Victor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victor. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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