1
a
: of or relating to winning : that wins
the winning ticket
b
: successful especially in competition
a winning team
2
: tending to please or delight
a winning personality
Examples of winning in a Sentence
Adjective
She scored the winning goal.
They were a winning marketing team.
Chocolate and mint is a winning combination.
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Dean Jones, New York Times, 28 May 2026
The Cubs last had a season with at least one 10-game winning and losing streak in 1970.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
Two years after Lindy Ruff, the Sabres’ all-time winningest coach, was hired back for a second stint with the franchise, Buffalo is winning on the ice and partying in the streets.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 6 May 2026
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Noun
Six Premier League titles, Champions League glory and a relentless winning mentality transformed City into one of Europe’s elite clubs under the Spaniard’s leadership.
—Dean Jones, New York Times, 28 May 2026
The Cubs last had a season with at least one 10-game winning and losing streak in 1970.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Adjective
For a non-winning horse, the value of the brand exposure can range from $20,000 to $150,000.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
Two years after Lindy Ruff, the Sabres’ all-time winningest coach, was hired back for a second stint with the franchise, Buffalo is winning on the ice and partying in the streets.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 6 May 2026
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“Winning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winning. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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