winner

noun

ˈwi-nər How to pronounce winner (audio)
Definition of winnernext
1
as in success
a person or thing that is successful the movie was panned by the critics but has been a winner at the box office

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2
as in victor
one that defeats an enemy or opponent the winner of any given war is usually the one who gets to write the history of that war

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3
as in champion
the person who comes in first in a competition the other finalists graciously congratulated the winner

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Recent Examples of winner The top winner receives three years of guidance on research and development, supply chain, operations, merchandising, marketing and working with investors. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 The winner will meet Milwaukee in the best-of-seven World Series to begin on October 23. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026 For co-winner Michael Woodford, his first act was … proctor an exam. — Cooper Katz McKim, NPR, 16 Oct. 2026 Among other winners, Ibuku, from Indonesian filmmaker Eddie Cahyono, was presented with the Busan Award Special Jury Prize. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for winner
Recent Examples of Synonyms for winner
  1. success
  2. victor
  3. champion
  4. hit
  5. conqueror
  6. champ
  7. blockbuster
  8. finalist
Noun
  • Speculators may play an important role in markets by contributing to liquidity, but success is measured over shorter time horizons and requires sophisticated risk management.
    — Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Over the course of 10 years, Vincent created more than 800 paintings and 700 drawings, desperately hoping for financial independence and commercial success.
    — Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of success
Noun
  • With a bit more than a week until the second round of the Brazilian presidential election — pitting Lula against first-round victor Flávio Bolsonaro — images of my bandaged countenance are once more trending in Brazil.
    — Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Big 12 contention is likely out of the window for both teams, but a win would help the victor inch closer to a bowl game, while the loser will have a much more difficult path.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of victor
Noun
  • Los Angeles entered the postseason as two-time defending champions, and a third straight title would have put it in rare air — the New York Yankees and the Oakland Athletics the only other teams to have accomplished such a feat.
    — Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The broadcaster and champion of the high street, who transformed the fortunes of Harvey Nichols, picks her favourites.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of champion
Noun
  • The model became the first real hit in the emerging athletic shoe industry.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • While many operational details remain undisclosed, the military’s confirmation of the hit and distance distinguishes this shot from several longer claims.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of hit
Noun
  • Rubio’s idea of the West is both messier and simpler, populated by muscular explorers and conquerors, from Alexander the Great and the Frankish king Charlemagne to the conquistador Hernán Cortés and the frontiersmen of the American West.
    — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Located at the junction of three continents—Europe, Asia, and Africa—the region has historically been a crossroads for conquerors, peoples, trade, and ideas.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of conqueror
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  • Ohtani seemed to shake off months of doldrums, hitting a three-run home run in the second inning that put the defending champs up with a big lead.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Whoever is crowned the champ will take home a $25,000 cash prize and a Kitchen Aid equipment package.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of champ
Noun
  • Student films, tiny independent movies, major blockbusters, network sitcoms.
    — Luke Barnett, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The portable transistor radio, which appeared just in time for Christmas in 1954, became a consumer blockbuster.
    — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of blockbuster
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  • Mournful questions like this one undergird Joudah’s collection, a finalist for the National Book Award, which bears witness to violence in Gaza.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The roaster was also tapped as a finalist for the 2023 awards, when the company was under its original ownership.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
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