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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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
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.
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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
Recent top winners that have aligned with the Oscars' Best Picture victors include Nomadland, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and Anora.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
Who would be crowned victor at this Valentine's Day brunch party?
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026
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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
Recent top winners that have aligned with the Oscars' Best Picture victors include Nomadland, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and Anora.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
Who would be crowned victor at this Valentine's Day brunch party?
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for victor
Noun
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In the event of multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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Former Liverpool captain Alan Hansen was derided for saying that about Manchester United at the start of the 1995-96 season, which would end with Gary Neville, Nicky Butt, David Beckham and Paul Scholes (all 21) and Phil Neville (19) all clutching Premier League and FA Cup winners’ medals.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Despite dominating possession, the defending MLS champions trailed 2-0 at halftime following a 3-0 shutout in the MLS season opener at LAFC last weekend.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
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Two-time Olympic champion Federica Brignone was more than two seconds off the lead.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 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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An Eagle Scout, trustworthy and loyal to the last, helped set the tone for the defending AFC West champs.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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State champs Justus Heeg and Tommy Banas of Providence shared the moment with their brothers.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Victor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victor. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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