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winners

noun

plural of winner

as in successes

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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as in victors

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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as in champions

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

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Recent Examples of winners Several of the night’s winners, moreover, expressed their support for the people of Palestine on stage. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026 Abbey Road held its fifth annual Abbey Road Music Photography awards last night in London and announced its 2026 winners. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026 This marks the first time in the prizes’ twenty-seven-year history that they have been suspended, a decision that was made the day before winners were to be announced. — News Desk, Artforum, 25 Sep. 2026 The Best Actress winners at Cannes, All of a Sudden co-stars Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto, will continue their tour through the festivals. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026 The winners of the SDV age must not simply put more software into automobiles. — Rajjie Sarmey, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Why Bryson City is a fan favorite On the resulting list of readers’ choice award winners, Bryson City was the only place in North Carolina to land in the top 10. — Charlotte Observer, 19 Sep. 2026 Last weekend, the football team honored the gold medal winners during a home game against Charlotte. — Patricia Babcock McGraw Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026 The Sox hold the tiebreaker over the Guardians and would be the division winners if the teams finish the season with the same record. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Polls suggest the party, fresh off electoral successes in two states, is now the most popular party in Germany.

— Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
The AfD's successes have tested the longstanding policy of mainstream parties not to cooperate with it.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of successes

Noun

The nonpartisan skepticism extends to the question of who benefited most from the overhaul, with 79% of Democrats, 74% of independents and 57% of Republicans tabbing insurers rather than consumers as the victors.

— Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026
Crucially, when Manchester City visited back in January, Manchester United were the 2-0 victors, with Fernandes getting a double-digit haul.

— Holly Shand, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of victors

Noun

Verlander allowed 2 runs and 5 hits in 5 1/3 innings with one walk and six strikeouts in his 91-pitch outing.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
With 90 minutes of electrifying performances and a live showcase of their biggest hits, STRAYCITY became the largest concert Stray Kids has ever held in Mexico to date, according to organizers.

— Natalia Cano, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of hits

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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
In life, and in the novel, the German conquerors in their splendid uniforms make debonair remarks, as the French cultural and social figures who frequent the bar—collaborators—are thrilled to remain close to power.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of conquerors

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At least four of the films must be independent films and 20% must be blockbusters.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026
At the same time that audiences are embracing big blockbusters on the biggest screens, the theatrical industry has also seen a return of moviegoers for smaller-budget and genre films.

— Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of blockbusters

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Gilgeous-Alexander — the reigning NBA MVP — is one of the finalists for this year’s top individual honor, along with Denver’s Nikola Jokic and the Spurs’ Wembanyama, who is also a finalist for defensive player of the year.

— Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Auriemma, Ralph named Coach of the Year finalists UConn coach Geno Auriemma was also named a finalist for Naismith Coach of the Year on Wednesday.

— Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026

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