victory
noun
vic·to·ry
ˈvik-t(ə-)rē 
plural victories
1
: the overcoming of an enemy or antagonist
2
: achievement of mastery or success in a struggle or endeavor against odds or difficulties
Examples of victory in a Sentence
The general led the troops to victory.
They had never experienced the thrill of victory.
The passage of the law was a tremendous victory for their cause.
It was a decisive victory for the army.
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For Notre Dame, the victory was another major accomplishment in a season that once seemed lost when the Irish lost to lowly Northern Illinois, 16-14, in early September.
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Tim Casey, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
After his 7-5, 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7) victory, Newcombe jumped over the net, shook Connor’s hand and celebrated by having a quiet dinner with friends and then quickly falling asleep.
—Cindy Shmerler, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Turnovers will be a non-negotiable key to victory for the Bucs.
—Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Smith’s team abandoned both cases in November after Trump’s presidential election victory, citing Justice Department policy that prohibits the federal prosecutions of sitting presidents.
—Eric Tucker and Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Tim Casey, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
After his 7-5, 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7) victory, Newcombe jumped over the net, shook Connor’s hand and celebrated by having a quiet dinner with friends and then quickly falling asleep.
—Cindy Shmerler, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Turnovers will be a non-negotiable key to victory for the Bucs.
—Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Smith’s team abandoned both cases in November after Trump’s presidential election victory, citing Justice Department policy that prohibits the federal prosecutions of sitting presidents.
—Eric Tucker and Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Victory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/victory. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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victory
noun
vic·to·ry
ˈvik-t(ə-)rē
plural victories
1
: the overcoming of an enemy or opponent
2
: success in a struggle
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