1
as in winners
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 champions
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 victors
The father and son finished tied for fifth at last year’s event as Bernhard Langer and his son, Jason, were victors at the 2023 tournament.
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Wayne Sterling, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Many of the apparent victors, meanwhile, are carrying momentum into the all-important holiday season as Americans reach deep into their wallets to splurge on gifts for family and friends.
—Greg McKenna, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024
The cultural debate over transgender rights is entering a new phase, and Rowling appears to have emerged as one of the victors.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
The smiles go to the victors, with it being turned upside down for those on the wrong end of the scoreboard.
—Jay Paris, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Ankara officially recognized it in the summer of 1923 with the signing of the Treaty of Lausanne, the agreement that ended hostilities between the Allied victors of World War I and the nascent government of Turkey.
—Ryan Gingeras, Foreign Affairs, 10 May 2016
The design of the trophy stems from ancient Greco-Roman armor to symbolize the warrior mentality as players in the league reflect qualities of strength, resilience, and unity that define victors in a highly competitive NWSL regular season.
—Jackie Gutierrez, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Wayne Sterling, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Many of the apparent victors, meanwhile, are carrying momentum into the all-important holiday season as Americans reach deep into their wallets to splurge on gifts for family and friends.
—Greg McKenna, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024
The cultural debate over transgender rights is entering a new phase, and Rowling appears to have emerged as one of the victors.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
The smiles go to the victors, with it being turned upside down for those on the wrong end of the scoreboard.
—Jay Paris, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Ankara officially recognized it in the summer of 1923 with the signing of the Treaty of Lausanne, the agreement that ended hostilities between the Allied victors of World War I and the nascent government of Turkey.
—Ryan Gingeras, Foreign Affairs, 10 May 2016
The design of the trophy stems from ancient Greco-Roman armor to symbolize the warrior mentality as players in the league reflect qualities of strength, resilience, and unity that define victors in a highly competitive NWSL regular season.
—Jackie Gutierrez, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Victors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victors. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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