: one that wins: such as
a
: one that is successful especially through praiseworthy ability and hard work
b
: a victor especially in games and sports
c
: one that wins admiration
d
: a shot in a court game that is not returned and that scores for the player making it
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The winners will receive their medals shortly.
the winners and losers of the court case
And the winner is…the blue team!
With seconds left on the clock, she scored the winner.
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Jack Smart, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
And what about fan-favorite series like Baby Reindeer or Shōgun—both big winners at the recent Golden Globes—and the slightly nicher (but no less beloved) Industry and Slow Horses?
Vogue Daily newsletter
Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.
—Vogue, 8 Feb. 2025
The winner of the Pulitzer Prize—who cannot make people get up and dance.
—Taylor Crumpton, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
Michael is a five-time Minnesota Sportswriter of the Year and in 2017 was named the inaugural Red Fisher Award winner as best beat writer in the NHL.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
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winner
noun
win·ner
ˈwin-ər 
: one that wins
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