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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
Many of the Democratic primary victors will be unopposed in the general election, meaning Tuesday’s win secured their council seats for the next term.
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Mary Ramsey
updated September 9, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
The last time Boise State and Eastern Washington played was in 2000 in Boise, with the Broncos emerging as 41-23 victors.
—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
Mary Ramsey
updated September 9, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
The last time Boise State and Eastern Washington played was in 2000 in Boise, with the Broncos emerging as 41-23 victors.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for victors
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The Skin category winners are probably the most difficult to choose and definitely the most hotly debated, but after months of thorough testing (and retesting), in the end, our editors came to a consensus on which cleansers, creams, peels, and spot treatments offer the most impressive results.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Grand Slam winners get a colorful Grand Slam Award sticker.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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Jeremy returned one final time for the Winners at War all-champions edition, where he was voted out and sent to the Edge of Extinction on day 31.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
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With all players in the HR/HCM space aiming to demonstrate completeness of vision with descriptions of their extensive data model, others include UKG, ADP (with its Workforce Now product), then there’s Paycom (which, no surprise, champions payroll technology) and Paylocity.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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That would play a huge role in getting close to 108 points and repeating as Atlantic Division champs.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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And the Dallas offense looked pretty good against the defending Super Bowl champs.—
Kevin Cusick,
Twin Cities,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Victors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victors. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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