: one that wins: such as
a
: one that is successful especially through praiseworthy ability and hard work
b
: a victor especially in games and sports
c
: one that wins admiration
d
: a shot in a court game that is not returned and that scores for the player making it
Examples of winner in a Sentence
The winners will receive their medals shortly.
the winners and losers of the court case
And the winner is…the blue team!
With seconds left on the clock, she scored the winner.
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This year has already seen one Powerball jackpot winner.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Our tasters said the winner should have robust flavor; dill, garlic, onion, and other herbs should be prominent.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Feb. 2026
The trio of Grammy winners are among over a dozen acts who will perform during the free three-day event that will take place May 23-25 at Piedmont Park.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
The three group winners and the best overall runner-up advance to the quarterfinals.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
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Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Our tasters said the winner should have robust flavor; dill, garlic, onion, and other herbs should be prominent.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Feb. 2026
The trio of Grammy winners are among over a dozen acts who will perform during the free three-day event that will take place May 23-25 at Piedmont Park.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
The three group winners and the best overall runner-up advance to the quarterfinals.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Winner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winner. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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winner
noun
win·ner
ˈwin-ər 
: one that wins
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