as in win
an instance of defeating an enemy or opponent
with great effort, our team managed an upset victory in the final moments a victory that won them a spot in the championship round
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Recent Examples of victory
The bit was almost enough to sap the Emmys entirely of the energy that comes when an unexpected winner gets to react, along with the audience, to their surprise victory.
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
The Bills dominated the Jets in a 30-10 victory at MetLife Stadium.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Denver led 28-26 and, despite failing to score in the fourth quarter, began celebrating what looked like a victory.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Tillman is notably the first openly gay Black man to earn both a nomination and victory in supporting drama actor.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
The Bills dominated the Jets in a 30-10 victory at MetLife Stadium.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Denver led 28-26 and, despite failing to score in the fourth quarter, began celebrating what looked like a victory.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Tillman is notably the first openly gay Black man to earn both a nomination and victory in supporting drama actor.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for victory
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Pittman is referring to the 6-4 left-hander Austin Simmons, who suffered a left ankle injury in the fourth quarter of Ole Miss’ 30-23 win last week at Kentucky to open league play.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Lopes followed that setback with five straight wins.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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An initial jolt of spicy pink pepper dissipates to reveal a rose dripping in honeyed, ambery sweetness, while its leathery base adds strength, dimension, and something a little bit naughty to this fruity-floral triumph of a scent.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Jeff Hiller’s thrilling Supporting Actor in a Comedy triumph for Somebody Somewhere was the kind of awards-show moment that gives you faith that the voters sometimes choose what really is the best.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Victory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victory. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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