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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
So bars with more than 25 locations worldwide and previous CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice winners have been excluded.
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Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Only the group winners will qualify directly for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, while the four best runners-up will advance to a playoff for a chance to compete in the intercontinental qualifiers.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The finalists in all categories will be announced on Tuesday, October 7, and the winners revealed at the 76th National Book Awards Ceremony on November 19.
—Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
Click on for the full list of Creative Arts Emmys 2025 winners from Night One and Night Two.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
Powerball winners, results for 9/8/25 lottery drawing jackpot No one matched all six numbers to win the Powerball jackpot.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025
The list includes a slew of 2025 nominees, notably Stephen Colbert whose Late Show was recently canceled by CBS, a few winners from 2024 and last weekend’s 2025 Creative Arts Emmys as well as actors promoting new and returning shows.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Employee feedback determines the winners.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
How much did the Bachelor in Paradise winners make?
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Only the group winners will qualify directly for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, while the four best runners-up will advance to a playoff for a chance to compete in the intercontinental qualifiers.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The finalists in all categories will be announced on Tuesday, October 7, and the winners revealed at the 76th National Book Awards Ceremony on November 19.
—Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
Click on for the full list of Creative Arts Emmys 2025 winners from Night One and Night Two.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
Powerball winners, results for 9/8/25 lottery drawing jackpot No one matched all six numbers to win the Powerball jackpot.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025
The list includes a slew of 2025 nominees, notably Stephen Colbert whose Late Show was recently canceled by CBS, a few winners from 2024 and last weekend’s 2025 Creative Arts Emmys as well as actors promoting new and returning shows.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Employee feedback determines the winners.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
How much did the Bachelor in Paradise winners make?
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for winners
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The first two became huge global successes, and the third is likely headed for that status soon.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Piqued by the remarkable successes of the far-right National Rally (RN) in the European elections in June 2024, the president rolled the dice on a parliamentary vote.—
Saskya Vandoorne,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Many of the Democratic primary victors will be unopposed in the general election, meaning Tuesday’s win secured their council seats for the next term.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated September 9,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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The last time Boise State and Eastern Washington played was in 2000 in Boise, with the Broncos emerging as 41-23 victors.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Sep. 2025
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Trying to be the first repeat champions in 25 years is incentive enough, but this is a team that is still championship or bust – especially after such a frustrating regular season.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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In summer, game day looks for tennis champions Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner bumped sales.—
Charlotte Hu,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Getting in five or 10 hits against a boss might be relatively simple, but getting in 50 or so before dying yourself often requires near-perfect levels of focus and execution across multiple challenging attack phases.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
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Garcia in his comeback start threw six innings against the Los Angeles Angels, giving up three runs on three hits in a game won by Houston 8-3.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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That would play a huge role in getting close to 108 points and repeating as Atlantic Division champs.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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And the Dallas offense looked pretty good against the defending Super Bowl champs.—
Kevin Cusick,
Twin Cities,
10 Sep. 2025
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While he's primarily known for his work in Hollywood blockbusters, Johnson attended TIFF to promote his role in his first prestige drama, The Smashing Machine, which has generated significant Oscar buzz for his leading role as real-life UFC fighter, Mark Kerr.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Times analyzed how numerous blockbusters — almost all of them sequels or IP adaptations — fell short of their predecessors, and how only two weekends out of this summer surpassed $300 million cumulative at the North American box office.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
8 Sep. 2025
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Bringing such works back to life includes up-and-coming performers, concert masters and even Chouchan himself.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Moreover, Southern bakers have been perfecting this treat for generations, and our recipe masters the most classic version, staying largely the same since its first appearances in our annual Southern Living cookbooks as early as the 1960s and 1970s.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Winners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winners. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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