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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Either way, when the team reports for training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe in late July, Rodgers will run out with the starters with the goal of leading the Steelers back to the playoffs while eyeing the franchise’s first postseason victory in a decade.
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Will Graves, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
Weaver and Devin Williams — the other former Yankees closer in the Mets’ bullpen — recorded the final nine outs in Saturday’s victory, which evened the Subway Series at one win apiece going into Sunday afternoon’s finale.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 May 2026
Cat Petteys hit two home runs and Jessica Walter pitched a one-hitter as the UConn softball team staved off elimination with a 5-1 victory over McNeese in the NCAA Tournament Regional at College Station, Texas.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
McGregor rose to prominence in the mid-2010s with his championship victories over Chad Mendes and Jose Aldo to win the lightweight and featherweight titles.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 17 May 2026
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Will Graves, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
Weaver and Devin Williams — the other former Yankees closer in the Mets’ bullpen — recorded the final nine outs in Saturday’s victory, which evened the Subway Series at one win apiece going into Sunday afternoon’s finale.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 May 2026
Cat Petteys hit two home runs and Jessica Walter pitched a one-hitter as the UConn softball team staved off elimination with a 5-1 victory over McNeese in the NCAA Tournament Regional at College Station, Texas.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
McGregor rose to prominence in the mid-2010s with his championship victories over Chad Mendes and Jose Aldo to win the lightweight and featherweight titles.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 17 May 2026
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“Victory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/victory. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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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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