as in win
an instance of defeating an enemy or opponent
with great effort, our team managed an upset victory in the final moments a victory that won them a spot in the championship round
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Recent Examples of victory
By beating Calumet Christian on Tuesday, the Cherokees eclipsed their win total from last season following a run of three straight seasons with at least 16 victories.
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Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Herbst said Jordan’s presence at the victory celebration is the sort of moment that allows NASCAR a chance to make a bigger splash among the casual-viewing crowd.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Take a closer look at the United States women’s hockey team’s comeback victory against Canada, which will go down as one of the most exhilarating endings in Olympic history.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
The goal gave the United States a 2-1 victory, and its third-ever women’s Olympic hockey gold medal.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
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Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Herbst said Jordan’s presence at the victory celebration is the sort of moment that allows NASCAR a chance to make a bigger splash among the casual-viewing crowd.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Take a closer look at the United States women’s hockey team’s comeback victory against Canada, which will go down as one of the most exhilarating endings in Olympic history.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
The goal gave the United States a 2-1 victory, and its third-ever women’s Olympic hockey gold medal.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for victory
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Beyond Anthony, Ortiz is also bullish on the rest of the 2026 Red Sox and believes the club’s improved pitching staff could go a long way towards helping the team take the next step after a 89-win season and an AL Wild Card berth.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Quenneville joined Scotty Bowman in an exclusive hockey club with a milestone win in the Ducks’ first game back from the Olympic break.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Because Oscar season overlaps with Carnaval, Brazil’s cinematic triumphs inspire splashy celebrations IRL.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
20 Feb. 2026
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The normally stoic Homan raised her broom in triumph and ran to hug her teammates as they were cheered by crowds waving the Canadian flag.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Victory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victory. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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