1
a
: of or relating to winning : that wins
the winning ticket
b
: successful especially in competition
a winning team
2
: tending to please or delight
a winning personality
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Adjective
She scored the winning goal.
They were a winning marketing team.
Chocolate and mint is a winning combination.
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David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
The Detroit Lions enter the holiday week on a nine-game winning streak and as arguably the best team in the NFL, with both statistical metrics and the eye-ball test to prove it.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Shania Russell, EW.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Saturday’s titanic clash of the sport’s winningest program against the current dynasty featured the two longest-active winning streaks in the country.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024
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Noun
Here’s a look at how the Miami Dolphins (5-6) and Green Bay Packers (8-3) match up in six key areas ahead of Thursday’s Week 13 game at Lambeau Field (8:20 p.m., NBC):
When the Dolphins run: Miami’s run game production is down during this three-game winning streak.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
The Detroit Lions enter the holiday week on a nine-game winning streak and as arguably the best team in the NFL, with both statistical metrics and the eye-ball test to prove it.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Adjective
The most winning aspect of Wilder's play is its warmth.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Saturday’s titanic clash of the sport’s winningest program against the current dynasty featured the two longest-active winning streaks in the country.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024
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“Winning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winning. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.
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