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
Herbert, still searching for his first postseason victory after his third defeat Sunday, showed up in uncharacteristic fashion against the Patriots.
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Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
And still, the Democratic Party could snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Allen taking a knee would not have been a victory-formation scene, where the defense doesn’t have anything to try for.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
That was disappointing for local fans eager to see the native son who had a breakout year in 2024, with major victories in the PGA Championship and the British Open.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
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Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
And still, the Democratic Party could snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Allen taking a knee would not have been a victory-formation scene, where the defense doesn’t have anything to try for.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
That was disappointing for local fans eager to see the native son who had a breakout year in 2024, with major victories in the PGA Championship and the British Open.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for victory
Noun
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Its next task is to end Charleston's seven-game win streak.—
Grace Grill,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Plus, there are a handful of interior pockets to maximize your organization, and a zippered top keeps everything secure, which is always a win in our books.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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Concurrently with the ascendancy of higher education came the triumph of American mid-century publishing when writers could actually make a living from advances and royalties.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Radiohead’s European run — hitting Madrid, Bologna, London, Copenhagen, and Berlin — was a triumph, aside from some scattered grumbling about the in-the-round stage setup and descending screens that sometimes obscured the band early on.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Victory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victory. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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