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as in winner
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 champion
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 victor
If Nashville's country music industry is America's leading cultural export of late, then 2024's Country Music Association Awards deemed three-time victor Chris Stapleton is our nation's finest artist.
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 22 Nov. 2024
The meeting concluded two days after the contentious presidential election campaign resulted in the Republican emerging as the victor and set to begin serving his second term in January.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
Sign Up The two quarterbacks were in a position battle throughout OTAs and training camp before Minshew emerged as the victor.
—Tashan Reed, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
At the root of the matter is the bidding process itself and whether proper protocols were followed before The Onion emerged as the auction victor and, subsequently, the new owner of Infowars.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 22 Nov. 2024
The meeting concluded two days after the contentious presidential election campaign resulted in the Republican emerging as the victor and set to begin serving his second term in January.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
Sign Up The two quarterbacks were in a position battle throughout OTAs and training camp before Minshew emerged as the victor.
—Tashan Reed, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
At the root of the matter is the bidding process itself and whether proper protocols were followed before The Onion emerged as the auction victor and, subsequently, the new owner of Infowars.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for victor
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In between the performances, the special included behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the Grammy winner.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Natasha Rothwell will reprise her role as spa manager Belinda Lindsey, following in the footsteps of Emmy winner Jennifer Coolidge, who appeared in back-to-back seasons as heiress Tanya.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Ample use of his No. 5 auction paddle paid off: Blanco was named the champion with a winning $25,000 bid for the vacation stay.Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Hawks defeated the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics and the NBA-best Cleveland Cavaliers in group play to reach the knockout stage.Wayne Sterling, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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In the Eastern Conference, Inter Miami’s conquerors Atlanta United were knocked out by Orlando City, who take on the victors of the New York derby, New York Red Bulls, on Sunday for a place in the MLS Cup final.Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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At this same time, Nima goes on a little parade around New Eden like a conqueror surveying their new land.Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2024
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As for Covington, the ex-interim UFC champ is on the first losing skid of his career after dropping a title tilt to Leon Edwards in December 2023.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Those numbers are generally far below the two-time league scoring champ's career averages of 27.8 points on .503/.338/.827 shooting splits, 11.1 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Victor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victor. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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