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
The victor in November will inherit ongoing challenges at the sheriff’s office.
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Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
Obi-Wan, the craven victor, revealing his true self.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
Two of the other three 2024 victors will be in the richest races of the weekend.
—Jay Posner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
Still, Sheinkopf said the election is wide open for both candidates, and the victor will be the one who successfully appeals to local issues the voters care about, such as high energy costs.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2025
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Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
Obi-Wan, the craven victor, revealing his true self.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
Two of the other three 2024 victors will be in the richest races of the weekend.
—Jay Posner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
Still, Sheinkopf said the election is wide open for both candidates, and the victor will be the one who successfully appeals to local issues the voters care about, such as high energy costs.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for victor
Noun
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Tony Award winner Maleah Joi Moon will lead the cast as Deborah, joined by Alijah Kai, Chibuikem Uche, Cornell Young IV, Jordan Aaron Hall, and newcomer Kennedi Reece.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
11 Nov. 2025
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Wiggins totaled 23 pointsa and five assists, and the game-winner.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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That’s exactly how the Miami Dolphins performed in Sunday’s 30-13 win against the Buffalo Bills in a contest Miami controlled all game, manhandling the reigning AFC East division champions to prove that the 2025 season isn’t over.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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So, what could happen when the champions visit their Etihad Stadium on Sunday?—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Where is the option to enjoy cannabis as a companion, not a conqueror?—
Jahan Marcu,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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King Minos, conqueror of Athens and stepfather of the Minotaur, has traveled to Sicily in pursuit of Daedalus, his chief architect and erstwhile prisoner.—
Seamus Sullivan
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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Despite Cena locking in the STF on Dom and the champ tapping out, no ref was in the ring to call it.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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What has been a bad defense rose up like champs.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Victor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victor. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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