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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
The winners of those matches move on to the second round of the tournament.
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Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The winners include Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim and self-described democratic socialist who will become the next mayor of New York City, according to NBC News projections.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
The concert will feature Musical Merit Foundation scholarship winners Iliana Shapiro, a flutist and UC San Diego computer science doctoral student; Yoyo Wu, a high school marimbaist and concert pianist; and Mariam Mouawad, a mezzo-soprano who sings with the San Diego Opera and San Diego Symphony.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Plus, nine of the season’s top winners face off for the $100,000 prize.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
The annual list, which promotes top unproduced projects from up-and-coming UK talent, has just unveiled its winners at a gathering in London, with One Day actor Robert Cawsey’s Don’t Even Go There topping the list with 24 recommendations.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
The Council of Fashion Designers of America, presided over by CFDA chairman Thom Browne and CEO and President Steven Kolb, celebrates the winners and honorees of the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Meet notes There was a triumvirate of double gold winners as San Antonio Christian (5A), Spring Providence Classical (3A) and Spring Founders Christian (1A) each finished atop the team standings in boys and girls.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Plus, both singers are also winners of the prestigious best new artist Grammy; Lauper won in 1985 and Roan followed four decades later in 2025.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The winners include Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim and self-described democratic socialist who will become the next mayor of New York City, according to NBC News projections.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
The concert will feature Musical Merit Foundation scholarship winners Iliana Shapiro, a flutist and UC San Diego computer science doctoral student; Yoyo Wu, a high school marimbaist and concert pianist; and Mariam Mouawad, a mezzo-soprano who sings with the San Diego Opera and San Diego Symphony.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Plus, nine of the season’s top winners face off for the $100,000 prize.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
The annual list, which promotes top unproduced projects from up-and-coming UK talent, has just unveiled its winners at a gathering in London, with One Day actor Robert Cawsey’s Don’t Even Go There topping the list with 24 recommendations.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
The Council of Fashion Designers of America, presided over by CFDA chairman Thom Browne and CEO and President Steven Kolb, celebrates the winners and honorees of the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Meet notes There was a triumvirate of double gold winners as San Antonio Christian (5A), Spring Providence Classical (3A) and Spring Founders Christian (1A) each finished atop the team standings in boys and girls.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Plus, both singers are also winners of the prestigious best new artist Grammy; Lauper won in 1985 and Roan followed four decades later in 2025.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for winners
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His successes on behalf of the American people will be imprinted upon the fabric of America and will be felt by every other Administration that comes after him.—
Sirena Bergman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Recently, Moore caught up with PEOPLE in October and revealed the one thing that's still on her career bucket list after more than two decades in Hollywood filled with successes that span music, movies and beyond.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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As soon as a battle or a war has been fought, victors and losers alike begin to tell different stories.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Two of the other three 2024 victors will be in the richest races of the weekend.—
Jay Posner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in a thrilling World Series that will be remembered for decades to come, becoming the first back-to-back champions MLB has seen in 25 years.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Amick responded to Green’s statement that the opinions of non-champions don’t matter, noting that Durant has two titles and two Finals MVP trophies.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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In Little Bear Ridge Road, Metcalf racks up the hits with ease, though the production feels more like watching home run derby than a full game.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Yesavage only allowed three hits and issued no walks in the win.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, the New World’s conquerors mocked the idea of humanity’s oneness, laying the foundation for race supremacy.—
Greg Grandin
September 23,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
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The American conquerors of Hawaii wanted this game banned.—
Matt Negrin,
Rolling Stone,
20 Sep. 2025
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That year saw the final October for Sandy Koufax, when his Dodgers tried and failed to repeat as champs.—
Steve Rushin,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
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The Blue Jays went on to stun the Dodgers that night, taking the first game 11-4 and quieting early speculation that they would be swept in four games by the defending champs.—
Paula Newton,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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New York Times bestselling author Andy Weir seems to have a certain knack for writing page-turning, humanistic science fiction stories that are perfectly suited for being turned into Hollywood blockbusters.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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During his tenure, he was involved in the release of many blockbusters including Harry Potter, The Matrix and Ocean’s Eleven films, along with Batman Begins, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, 300 and Superman Returns.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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Miguel had brought Reina’s résumé to Nakia as one of two finalists, the other finalist being a guy who had done a year at Le Cordon Bleu.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Winners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winners. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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