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
Checks and galas Georgia Republican Party Chair Josh McKoon introduces Clay Fuller after his victory in Tuesday's runoff election.
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Adam Beam, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Jackson, Smith and Ladd are now taking a victory lap, reuniting for the show’s 50th anniversary.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Everything about the victory illustrated what could make this 2023 all over again.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Jake Walman scored two goals in the victory.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
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Adam Beam, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Jackson, Smith and Ladd are now taking a victory lap, reuniting for the show’s 50th anniversary.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Everything about the victory illustrated what could make this 2023 all over again.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Jake Walman scored two goals in the victory.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for victory
Noun
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Instead, Trea Turner’s leadoff home run Wednesday night was all the Philadelphia Phillies managed against Imanaga in a dominant outing in the Cubs’ 11-2 victory to secure a series win.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Another Premier League club, Nottingham Forest, needs a win against Porto at the City Ground to advance in its return to European competitions after 30 years.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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A great deal will depend on the size of his triumph.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Less than 10 minutes later, that same fan is running down the street with others, shrieking and holding up their photos and signed papers in triumph.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Victory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victory. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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