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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All three contenders may have been victorious this weekend, but the next shock result is never far away in the Série A.
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Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The good guys go home, victorious and relieved.
—Benjamin Sharoni, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
No matter whose fan army is victorious in the 2025 Billboard Fan Army Face-Off, history will be made.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 11 Aug. 2025
Prior to making her victorious return to the soccer field with the Washington Spirit after a months-long hiatus to rehab her back, Rodman shared a glimpse of her summer with Shelton on her Instagram.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The good guys go home, victorious and relieved.
—Benjamin Sharoni, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
No matter whose fan army is victorious in the 2025 Billboard Fan Army Face-Off, history will be made.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 11 Aug. 2025
Prior to making her victorious return to the soccer field with the Washington Spirit after a months-long hiatus to rehab her back, Rodman shared a glimpse of her summer with Shelton on her Instagram.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for victorious
winning
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Bryant Vincent is the WarHawks’ fourth coach during the program’s active streak of 12 consecutive non-winning seasons.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The Week 14 Thursday Night Football feature produced more winning bets on the Packers (+3.5) and over the game total in the Lions 34-31 win.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes,
12 Dec. 2024
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“Victorious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victorious. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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