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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
Overall, the victors converted 65% more third downs, underscoring their ability to sustain drives.
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Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Several key stat lines proved to be consistently lopsided in favor of the victors.
—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
As for who ends up in the Morgans’ house, the victors of the competitive real estate bidding shifted on completion of the story.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, victors in Top Sportsman and Top Dragster categories will gain $4,000.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The father and son finished tied for fifth at last year’s event as Bernhard Langer and his son, Jason, were victors at the 2023 tournament.
—Wayne Sterling, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Many of the apparent victors, meanwhile, are carrying momentum into the all-important holiday season as Americans reach deep into their wallets to splurge on gifts for family and friends.
—Greg McKenna, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024
The cultural debate over transgender rights is entering a new phase, and Rowling appears to have emerged as one of the victors.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Several key stat lines proved to be consistently lopsided in favor of the victors.
—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
As for who ends up in the Morgans’ house, the victors of the competitive real estate bidding shifted on completion of the story.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, victors in Top Sportsman and Top Dragster categories will gain $4,000.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The father and son finished tied for fifth at last year’s event as Bernhard Langer and his son, Jason, were victors at the 2023 tournament.
—Wayne Sterling, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Many of the apparent victors, meanwhile, are carrying momentum into the all-important holiday season as Americans reach deep into their wallets to splurge on gifts for family and friends.
—Greg McKenna, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024
The cultural debate over transgender rights is entering a new phase, and Rowling appears to have emerged as one of the victors.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for victors
winners
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See the full list of 2025 Golden Globes winners.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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There were no $2 million or $1 million winners in Saturday’s drawing, and no one hit the jackpot, results show.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Victors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victors. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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