VICTORIOUS Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

victorious

adjective

as in winning

having won a victory or having ended in a victory the victorious army a victorious battle They were victorious over their rivals.

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Recent Examples of victorious Which states will emerge victorious? —

Dana Taylor, USA Today, 29 May 2026 The victorious team of the winner-take-all matchup will advance to the championship series to play against the Knicks. —

Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026 Thursday marked the second full day that’s passed since the Knicks walked off victorious from the Rocket Arena hardwood floors. —

Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026 Ever since Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss emerged victorious in the March 17 Democratic primary for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District, public speculation has mounted around how the city will select its next leader and who that leader will be. —

Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for victorious

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winning

Adjective

If your entry isn't selected in the first week, don't worry—non-winning entries automatically roll over into the next drawing period.

— Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 June 2026
For a non-winning horse, the value of the brand exposure can range from $20,000 to $150,000.

— Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026