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as in adorable
having qualities that tend to make one loved
a particularly pretty and winning child
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as in charming
likely or intended to win one's affection
flashed a winning smile that soon had us at her beck and call
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as in win
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as in prevailing
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
the kind of person who always has to win—even if the game is just for fun
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as in earning
to receive as return for effort
win a gold medal in swimming
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as in achieving
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
won a substantial victory in the struggle for civil rights for all
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Recent Examples of winning
Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The most winning aspect of Wilder's play is its warmth.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Louisville improved to 6-0 all-time in Coral Gables, and the eight-game winning streak is the Cardinals' longest since a 15-game streak during the 2021-22 season.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Mayfield went 11-5 that year, earning a playoff berth and winning in the wild-card round to secure his first career playoff win.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The Week 14 Thursday Night Football feature produced more winning bets on the Packers (+3.5) and over the game total in the Lions 34-31 win.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The most winning aspect of Wilder's play is its warmth.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Noun
Vernon Hills 16-5 (6) Deerfield transfer Eve Engler scores 17 points as the Cougars end Wauconda’s 17-game winning streak.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Louisville improved to 6-0 all-time in Coral Gables, and the eight-game winning streak is the Cardinals' longest since a 15-game streak during the 2021-22 season.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
Cox missed a potential game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer and Xavier Booker grabbed the defensive rebound as time expired.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Mayfield went 11-5 that year, earning a playoff berth and winning in the wild-card round to secure his first career playoff win.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winning
Adjective
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Those who have followed Tyler James Williams from his days on Everybody Hates Chris know he's always been an adorable kid.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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But, right now there are plenty of great discounts to find on kitchen essentials, including these adorable Kate Spade oven mitts and glass storage containers, perfect for leftovers (and reducing plastic usage, a big deal in my home).—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Jan. 2026
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Patrick is certainly slick and charming, but his story hardly passes muster.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Its charming white-stone facade is covered with windows, while red brick stacks throw color into the mix.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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Well up for the fight in front of their boisterous fans at the Estadio da Luz, however, Benfica went ahead 3-1 before half time and secured a heroic 4-2 win, plus qualification to the knockout phase playoff on goal difference, thanks to goalkeeper Anatoli Trubin’s 98th minute header.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Belichick has the second-most wins by a head coach all time behind only the great Don Shula.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But there is also a prevailing confidence in Barra’s ability, at this point, to navigate anything that might come GM’s way.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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His view runs counter to much of the prevailing AI narrative.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Cannon-Grant was well-known in activist circles in Boston, earning numerous awards, including Boston Globe Magazine’s Bostonian of the Year award and a Boston Celtics Heroes Among Us award, both in 2020 amid nationwide protests following the killing of George Floyd.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Only seven units are market rate while the remainder are reserved for residents earning 30%, 50% and 60% of the area median income.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Tangible goals include achieving zero plastic use in all guest rooms and implementing innovative systems like ice storage for energy efficiency and grey water water reuse for conservation.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Their expertise and pure joy for all the young talents growing and achieving through their guidance and support uplifts the enthusiastic energy of the teammates, their families and the entire ranch, according to the news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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So be a dear, search turf here For garbage and trash abound.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
28 Jan. 2026
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John became a dear friend of mine and he will always be remembered as an important part of 49ers history.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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One of the most affecting displays is a wall lined with hundreds of jars of soil excavated from sites of lynchings across the country.—
Clint Smith,
The Atlantic,
19 Jan. 2026
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Young actor Owen Cooper makes a brilliant Emmy-winning debut as Jamie, and the scenes between him and his therapist (Erin Doherty) in episode 3 are some of the most affecting examples of storytelling in recent history.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Winning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winning. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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