VICTORIOUS Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

victorious

adjective

Definition of victorious

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 Spain were victorious in July’s final with Ferran Torres’ goal securing the victory in extra-time at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. — Ali Rampling, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Freshly victorious in presidential elections earlier in the summer, Pérez knows that fans’ patience will be limited if there is yet another season without silverware. — Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 State Assemblywoman Claire Valdez, another candidate with the same backing, came out victorious in the 7th District. — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 Weiylan McKinney, 3, was victorious in the 5-and-under group, placing fourth overall. — Celia Brocker, Des Moines Register, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for victorious

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winning

Adjective

The program had six straight non-winning seasons from 2018 to 2023, but a switch flipped in Santee’s first year at the helm in ’24, when Monarch made the second round of the playoffs.

— Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 27 Aug. 2026
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

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