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adjective

Definition of winningnext
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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winning

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noun

as in win

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winning

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verb

present participle of win
1
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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3
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
Adjective
Lindsey leaves as the winningest football coach in program history; his 72.7 percent winning mark is the fourth-highest in the history of Division I FCS (formerly Division I-AA). — Staff Reports, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2023 Joe Montana Super Bowl winning jersey The jersey is arguably one of the winningest jerseys ever worn in football history, as Montana wore it for two Super Bowl victories, one of which he was named Super Bowl MVP. — Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2023
Noun
The Bears haven’t enjoyed three consecutive winning seasons since the late 1980s and are approaching the 40th anniversary of their lone Super Bowl triumph. — Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025 On top of an eight-game winning streak, Minnesota also won its past two games of the month to move itself to the precipice of a top-six seed in the West, which would allow the Wolves to bypass the play-in tournament and go directly to the first round of the playoffs. — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
None lasted more than three years, and only Nagy produced a winning season. — Phil Rogers, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 Mega Millions says that no representative of the lottery would ever call, text or e-mail anyone about winning a prize. — Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for winning
Recent Examples of Synonyms for winning
  1. adorable
  2. charming
  3. win
  4. earning
  5. achieving
  6. dear
  7. affecting
  8. victory
Adjective
  • His fate changes when Jay (Jonathan Groff, going full on adorable) walks into a temple where Naveen’s praying charms the heck out of him.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Butter Cabana Gloss looks like a real-life Barbie prop, all ready to make your pool day adorable.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of adorable
Adjective
  • Over the course of the game, hosted by the charming Peter Serafinowicz (The Tick), the cash changed hands a few times, lies were told, innocent people were voted out, and tears were shed.
    — Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • But behind the chocolate chips and charming branding was a visionary who defied the traditional mold of Black masculinity, one homemade batch at a time.
    — Jasmine Browley, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of charming
Noun
  • Chatsworth 3, Cleveland 1: Michael Guerrero threw the complete game, striking out seven and walking one, to lift Chatsworth to the West Valley League win.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
  • The Heat are currently on a mini two-game win streak after losing 10 consecutive games.
    — Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of win
Verb
  • Markley was an exceptional high school basketball player, earning All-District and All-Area honors.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Throughout his career, Robinson made an effort to sharpen his skills and increase his market value for employers, like by getting an MBA, earning nine certifications and eventually focusing his expertise in artificial intelligence — just as AI skills have become more in-demand and more lucrative.
    — Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of earning
Verb
  • In many regions, this time-consuming task prevents them from fully participating in education or income-generating activities, caring for family, and achieving their potential.
    — Matt Damon, TIME, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Cambodia’s current forest cover stands at 43%, increasing it to 60% is an important component of achieving carbon neutrality.
    — Suwanna Gauntlett, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of achieving
Adjective
  • The essentials of the Frick’s renovation involve the big things dear to institutions and their architects: a near-doubling of space, an expansive shop, and a Danny Meyer café.
    — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Spring is here, dear Wilder, and there are so many beautiful places where that’s apparent.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of dear
Adjective
  • His Tom goes through his routines with slight weariness but also diligence, at times flashing an innocent surprise in his eyes — all of this more affecting than pure burn-out.
    — Nicolas Rapold, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025
  • De Fontenay’s affecting but frustrating film has its reasons for that distance.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025
Definition of affecting
Noun
  • Despite fan expectation, neither is counting victory ahead of time.
    — Roberta F. Rodrigues, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
  • The Bombers saw positive offensive performances across the board in their victory.
    — James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of victory

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“Winning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winning. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.

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