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as in winners
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 champions
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 victors
The last time Boise State and Eastern Washington played was in 2000 in Boise, with the Broncos emerging as 41-23 victors.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2025
And this gets to the heart of why many in Taiwan – where the nationalists fled at the conclusion of China’s civil war in 1949 – are unhappy with Beijing’s projection of Communist China as the victors against Japan.
—Meredith Oyen, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025
Pachuca, the 2024 CCC victors, are considered the favorites entering the match.
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
By the finale, Smith and Sutherland appeared to be the strongest match and likely victors.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2025
Faithfuls were again the victors on the most recent season 3, with The Bachelor's Gabby Windey, The Real Housewives' Dolores Catania, Dylan Efron, and royal Ivar Mountbatten all sharing the prize pot.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The city—or cities—that win will not only bring jobs and wealth but also give victors outsize influence shaping the future of both the global financial system and the fight against climate change.
—Justin Worland, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
Overall, the victors converted 65% more third downs, underscoring their ability to sustain drives.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The diversity of the three eventual victors has been a major talking point given the post-publication scrutiny Rowling has faced down the years over representation in the books, and given that Hermione was played by a Black actor in Jack Thorne’s theater adaptation The Cursed Child.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2025
And this gets to the heart of why many in Taiwan – where the nationalists fled at the conclusion of China’s civil war in 1949 – are unhappy with Beijing’s projection of Communist China as the victors against Japan.
—Meredith Oyen, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025
Pachuca, the 2024 CCC victors, are considered the favorites entering the match.
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
By the finale, Smith and Sutherland appeared to be the strongest match and likely victors.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2025
Faithfuls were again the victors on the most recent season 3, with The Bachelor's Gabby Windey, The Real Housewives' Dolores Catania, Dylan Efron, and royal Ivar Mountbatten all sharing the prize pot.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The city—or cities—that win will not only bring jobs and wealth but also give victors outsize influence shaping the future of both the global financial system and the fight against climate change.
—Justin Worland, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
Overall, the victors converted 65% more third downs, underscoring their ability to sustain drives.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The diversity of the three eventual victors has been a major talking point given the post-publication scrutiny Rowling has faced down the years over representation in the books, and given that Hermione was played by a Black actor in Jack Thorne’s theater adaptation The Cursed Child.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for victors
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So bars with more than 25 locations worldwide and previous CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice winners have been excluded.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Only the group winners will qualify directly for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, while the four best runners-up will advance to a playoff for a chance to compete in the intercontinental qualifiers.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Women’s Super League (WSL) returns this week with reigning champions Chelsea hosting Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Friday to kick off the 2025-26 season.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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These two Tequila and Mezcal champions, rated the world’s best, were both awarded 2025 Spirit Trophies by the International Wines & Spirit Competition.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The reigning Super Bowl champs better hope that’s the dumbest thing that one of their players does this season.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
6 Sep. 2025
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Old reliable for this Dodgers ball club under so much pressure to repeat as World Series champs.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Victors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victors. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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