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as in adorable
having qualities that tend to make one loved
a particularly pretty and winning child
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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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as in win
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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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as in earning
to receive as return for effort
win a gold medal in swimming
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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
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
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
And some superstitious sports enthusiasts say Swift is a good luck charm for the Chiefs' winning streak.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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
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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
Notre Dame might be the most resourceful team in the tournament and boasts a 12-game winning streak.
—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
And some superstitious sports enthusiasts say Swift is a good luck charm for the Chiefs' winning streak.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winning
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Later, Trevor climbs on top of Tony to smother him in kisses, followed by an adorable scene in the kitchen where Trevor lies atop Tony once again.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Intimate! December 2023: Gomez puts a ring on it (but not that kind of ring) Is there anything more adorable than wearing your partner’s initial on a piece of jewelry?Emma Specter, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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There’s a reason why the founders of Vail, in an effort to create a charming, quintessential ski town, copied Switzerland.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Is that his technique for charming alumni and donors?Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
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Daniels wasn’t perfect Sunday night, but that’s what made the win all the more impressive.Derrik Klassen, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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The Tigers have now won three consecutive SEC contests, earning their first conference road win since March 1, 2023, at LSU.Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
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The prevailing wisdom in Chicago at the time was the Blackhawks were torn between Byram and center Alex Turcotte.Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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The prevailing view at the club now is not to make signings, as Carlo Ancelotti and his staff have long feared from talks with the board and information in the media.Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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After earning its first-ever nomination for season 3 at last year's Globes, season 4 of Slow Horses brought in three more nominations for the thriller series, as stars Gary Oldman and Jack Lowden were nominated for their roles as Jackson Lamb and River Cartwright, respectively.Julia Moore, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Baby Reindeer and Hacks tied for the second-higest tally of TV wins, with each project earning two awards each.EW.com, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Set realistic expectations, plan your strategy, and consider the book as part of achieving your broader business and personal goals.Roger Dooley, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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This suggests that authors should focus less on driving book sales and more on achieving their other goals.Roger Dooley, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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My dear friend Rodney Hines, who owns Métier Brewing Company, partnered with us.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Our love and thoughts are with Felix's dear wife, Kay, and the many friends and family who join us in mourning his passing.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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Rabab Khamis’ Recycling is one of the more affecting takes on this issue.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
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That’s why arguably one of the most affecting scenes in the film comes when one of those singular shoots meant to make a spectacle of one of Jenna’s outfits (a dark bodysuit with long spindly fingers and a matching insectile headpiece) all but breaks apart.Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Winning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winning. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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