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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
Against such a certainty, any chance of salvaging the situation could look like a better bet—and by opting to fight China to protect Taiwan, the president would preserve the possibility of going down in history as a great wartime victor.
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Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Austin Cindric, the 2022 Daytona winner, and the experienced Denny Hamlin, a three-time victor at this event could put up a strong challenge.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
The victors are to be named at a ceremony later this year.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025
But by the early 1880s, there was concern on the parts of both Democrats and Republicans that the victor would control a lot of workers who would serve the president, not the American people whose tax dollars paid their salaries.
—James L. Perry, The Conversation, 21 Feb. 2025
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Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Austin Cindric, the 2022 Daytona winner, and the experienced Denny Hamlin, a three-time victor at this event could put up a strong challenge.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
The victors are to be named at a ceremony later this year.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025
But by the early 1880s, there was concern on the parts of both Democrats and Republicans that the victor would control a lot of workers who would serve the president, not the American people whose tax dollars paid their salaries.
—James L. Perry, The Conversation, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for victor
Noun
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The Illini drew the winner of the First Four game between No. 11 seeds Texas (19-15) and Xavier (21-11).—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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The right mix of upsets and safe picks is what separates the winners from the rest.—
Kilty Cleary,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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Sean Brady silenced all but the biggest naysayers on Saturday, defeating former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards in the main event of UFC London.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Pochettino referenced his background as a native of Argentina, where scrutiny on that country’s national team, the current world champion, can turn personal and baneful.—
Paul Tenorio,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Over the centuries, the temples suffered severe damage from conquerors, wars, and earthquakes.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Theirs is the other grand story from would-be California conquerors.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Michael Conforto and Teoscar Hernández also homered in the game as the defending World Series champs are off to a great start in 2025.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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The previous 23 World Series champs failed to repeat, but few added to their arsenal like the Dodgers did with pitchers Blake Snell, Roki Sasaki and Tanner Scott.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Victor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victor. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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