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as in winner
one that defeats an enemy or opponent
the computer is usually the victor in a chess match against a human opponent
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as in champion
the person who comes in first in a competition
the victor in the science fair had constructed a functioning telescope
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Recent Examples of victor
The day after the Indianapolis 500, Lynn traditionally went to the track for the winning car's photo shoot to deliver an IndyStar newspaper to the victor.
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John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024
The six-year-old, trained by Saffie Joseph Jr. and beautifully guided by the incomparable Irad Ortiz Jr, blew past pacesetter Saudi Crown and favorite Locked to snatch the victor’s share of the $3-million 2025 Pegasus pot by a breathtaking six-and-a-half lengths.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2025
After shaking hands with the victor, Sabalenka let out her emotions on her racket.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025
After the defeat of 1940, Charles de Gaulle was convinced that even a minor contribution to the war against the Axis would assure France’s place among the victors.
—Robert O. Paxton, The New York Review of Books, 23 Jan. 2025
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John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024
The six-year-old, trained by Saffie Joseph Jr. and beautifully guided by the incomparable Irad Ortiz Jr, blew past pacesetter Saudi Crown and favorite Locked to snatch the victor’s share of the $3-million 2025 Pegasus pot by a breathtaking six-and-a-half lengths.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2025
After shaking hands with the victor, Sabalenka let out her emotions on her racket.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025
After the defeat of 1940, Charles de Gaulle was convinced that even a minor contribution to the war against the Axis would assure France’s place among the victors.
—Robert O. Paxton, The New York Review of Books, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for victor
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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,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2025
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Zoe Saldaña is this year’s Critics Choice Award winner for best supporting actress in a movie.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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When the race was suspended, defending champion William Byron was leading the pack under caution flags.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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At the White House in 2018, Mr. Trump honored NASCAR Cup Series champion Martin Truex Jr. and Furniture Row Racing.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2025
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Manifest destiny plays its part, too, as the struggle between enterprising pioneers and tragic, courageous native tribes ignites nostalgia, at least in some, for a time when Americans were unapologetic conquerors.—
Michael M. Rosen,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Feb. 2025
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Known as a conqueror of the Inca Empire, Pizarro is credited with founding the Peruvian capital city in 1536.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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Super Bowl champs visiting the White House is a decades-old tradition that began with Jimmy Carter in 1980.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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Hall of Fame linebacker Dave Robinson, who played for those Green Bay title teams, said there's no question his Packers were undisputed world champs in pro football for three consecutive years.—
David K. Li,
NBC News,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Victor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victor. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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