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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
Even more moderate victors from Tuesday’s elections have stressed affordability.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
With progressive incumbent Alison Coombs not in contention Tuesday, the five victors, including another incumbent, will increase the council’s left-leaning representation to six on the 11-member body if the results hold.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2025
As soon as a battle or a war has been fought, victors and losers alike begin to tell different stories.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Two of the other three 2024 victors will be in the richest races of the weekend.
—Jay Posner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
Advertisement The parties ranged against Hamas have had time to prepare for the fight, and enjoy the backing of the victors of the war.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
The victors, though, are most prominent.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Many victors have returned to perform on the show.
—Madeline Boardman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2025
That said, victors have also been celebrated with other perks.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
With progressive incumbent Alison Coombs not in contention Tuesday, the five victors, including another incumbent, will increase the council’s left-leaning representation to six on the 11-member body if the results hold.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2025
As soon as a battle or a war has been fought, victors and losers alike begin to tell different stories.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Two of the other three 2024 victors will be in the richest races of the weekend.
—Jay Posner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
Advertisement The parties ranged against Hamas have had time to prepare for the fight, and enjoy the backing of the victors of the war.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
The victors, though, are most prominent.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Many victors have returned to perform on the show.
—Madeline Boardman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2025
That said, victors have also been celebrated with other perks.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for victors
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Organizations that adopt this mindset at scale in the coming years will be the true winners—in the marketplace, within their communities, and even on the battlefield.—
Phil Gilbert,
Fortune,
12 Nov. 2025
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Previous winners include Mia McKenna-Bruce, Lashana Lynch, Letitia Wright, James McAvoy, Eva Green, Daniel Kaluuya, Kristen Stewart, Tom Hardy, Emma Mackey and, most recently, David Jonsson who received the award at the 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in a thrilling World Series that will be remembered for decades to come, becoming the first back-to-back champions MLB has seen in 25 years.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Amick responded to Green’s statement that the opinions of non-champions don’t matter, noting that Durant has two titles and two Finals MVP trophies.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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At the same time, the New World’s conquerors mocked the idea of humanity’s oneness, laying the foundation for race supremacy.—
Greg Grandin
September 23,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
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The American conquerors of Hawaii wanted this game banned.—
Matt Negrin,
Rolling Stone,
20 Sep. 2025
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What has been a bad defense rose up like champs.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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Fresh off a five-set thriller, New Life rolled into the match with a chance to knock out the Nuggets, the reigning Class 2A champs.—
Andrew Cornelius,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Victors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victors. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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