1
as in adorable
having qualities that tend to make one loved
a particularly pretty and winning child
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2
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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2
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
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
The next closest competitor was On, which took two of the 12 winning spots this year, Obiri being the second.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
The problem with that is that good teams — the winning franchises — build their teams inside-out by fortifying the offensive and defensive lines, which just happen to be the areas of weakness this season.
—Omar Kelly
november 7, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
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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
For example, an $800 Cowboys moneyline bet would either give you a large winning payout or a bonus refund depending on the outcome.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
The next closest competitor was On, which took two of the 12 winning spots this year, Obiri being the second.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
So, the IndieWire Crafts team reached out to three award-winning makeup designers — Kazu Hiro, Mike Hill, and Dave Elsey — about the challenge of building new faces that still allow actors to perform through the silicon.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
The problem with that is that good teams — the winning franchises — build their teams inside-out by fortifying the offensive and defensive lines, which just happen to be the areas of weakness this season.
—Omar Kelly
november 7, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winning
Adjective
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Between Kim's eyebrows, Kendall's silly face and adorable newborn Kylie, Kris certainly had a full house.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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To make these adorable wine cork place cards, cut a horizontal slit across the top of the wine cork and slide in a place card.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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Gather acorns on your next nature walk to craft these charming napkin rings.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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The upscale property is housed in a 1950s Portuguese colonial-style building painted the most charming shade of pink.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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With the win, the Bucks improved to 6-3 on the season and 1-0 in NBA Cup East Group C play.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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One political strategist close to the White House argued that part of what Trump is doing is building a legacy — and that big foreign policy wins go down in history.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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People whose behavior and beliefs align with their company's prevailing culture may benefit from sharing more about themselves at work, Chamorro-Premuzic says.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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As other potential suitors circle, the prevailing opinion is that WBD is PSKY’s to lose, especially given that a key financial backer of Paramount is Larry Ellison, the Oracle co-founder who is currently the second richest person on the planet.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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My daughter and son earning advanced degrees from LSU and a third who began his career working at the university.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Many outlets began operating independently, earning revenue through advertising.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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As this brief survey suggests, the patriots’ success in drawing foreign partners into the war was essential to achieving American independence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Having led a multimillion-dollar organization and mentored thousands of women nationwide, Martine now specializes in guiding high-achieving women to stop over-functioning, reclaim their energy, and lead with clarity and confidence.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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For them, socialism has meant only a hankering for state tyranny and brazen assaults on property rights that, together, threaten the beliefs every patriotic citizen holds dear.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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That, dear reader, is a mission worth pursuing.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Fans and critics alike seem to agree that the result is jarringly intimate and extremely affecting.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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An absolute charmer, the film is an affecting look at the human-avian bond, with all its mysteries, warmth and ungainly practicalities.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Winning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winning. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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