victory
noun
vic·to·ry
ˈvik-t(ə-)rē 
plural victories
1
: the overcoming of an enemy or antagonist
2
: achievement of mastery or success in a struggle or endeavor against odds or difficulties
Examples of victory in a Sentence
The general led the troops to victory.
They had never experienced the thrill of victory.
The passage of the law was a tremendous victory for their cause.
It was a decisive victory for the army.
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Before that, the Korean fighter brutally defeated Shannon Ross via TKO (knee and punches) in a victory that earned him a Performance of the Night bonus in December 2023.
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025
Twelve of his 16 victories have come by either knockout or submission.
—Aaron Tolentino, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
The pick is for Vallejos to pick up a knockout victory.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Pivetta did his part, allowing one baserunner in seven innings in the Padres’ 4-1 victory over the Cardinals.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
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“Victory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/victory. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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victory
noun
vic·to·ry
ˈvik-t(ə-)rē
plural victories
1
: the overcoming of an enemy or opponent
2
: success in a struggle
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