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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
This story has been updated to correct the 25-year record of how many times the victor of the winner’s bracket game has gone on to reach the finals of the College World Series.
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Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
Another conquerer can barely bring themself to carry out the duties required of a victor.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 June 2026
If the victors aren’t busy congratulating each other, of course.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 14 June 2026
Trump alone decides who the victor is, otherwise the election was stolen.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026
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Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
Another conquerer can barely bring themself to carry out the duties required of a victor.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 June 2026
If the victors aren’t busy congratulating each other, of course.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 14 June 2026
Trump alone decides who the victor is, otherwise the election was stolen.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for victor
Noun
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Instead, another contestant was named the winner.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Take our hair care winner, the Xtressé Hair Therapy System, which aims to thicken and repair your strands with a combination of at-home daily rituals and professional, in-office care.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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The New York City mayor paraded with an NBA champion in New York, less than 24 hours after his hometown Knicks won their first NBA title since 1973.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Season 42 continues on Monday with Adam Remsen returning as champion to face two new challengers.—
USA TODAY Staff,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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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
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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
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That’s the admirable approach when the Super Bowl champs reside in the division.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The early ticket-tape parades were for military heroes and diplomats and explorers and only in the 1950s did the honor extend to our pro sports champs.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2026
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“Victor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victor. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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