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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
The role eventually went to Jena Malone. 19 of 19
Tony Shalhoub as Beetee
Tony Shalhoub was reportedly eyed for the role of District 3 victor Beetee in Catching Fire, however, the part ultimately went to Jeffrey Wright.
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Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 24 May 2025
Throughout the ’90s and 2000s, Monaco victors Mika Häkkinen, David Coulthard, Kimi Räikkönen and Lewis Hamilton have all worn TAG Heuer watches while accepting their first-place trophies on the podium.
—Footwear News, 23 May 2025
During Sunday's live finale, three contestants took the stage to deliver their final performances of the season — and make their last bid to be crowned the victor of season 23.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 19 May 2025
Lisa Wins, But Sincerity Takes the Crown When the eyeliner dries and the laughter subsides, Lisa Gilroy emerges as the episode’s victor.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 May 2025
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Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 24 May 2025
Throughout the ’90s and 2000s, Monaco victors Mika Häkkinen, David Coulthard, Kimi Räikkönen and Lewis Hamilton have all worn TAG Heuer watches while accepting their first-place trophies on the podium.
—Footwear News, 23 May 2025
During Sunday's live finale, three contestants took the stage to deliver their final performances of the season — and make their last bid to be crowned the victor of season 23.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 19 May 2025
Lisa Wins, But Sincerity Takes the Crown When the eyeliner dries and the laughter subsides, Lisa Gilroy emerges as the episode’s victor.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for victor
Noun
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Tonight’s winner was Purpose, which was written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and directed by Phylicia Rashad.—
Melissa Locker,
Time,
9 June 2025
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Academy Award winner Jamie Lee Curtis had the idea for the project after hearing Johnson on NPR.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 June 2025
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The eventual winner will have the lowest average age of any NBA champion since 1980.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
4 June 2025
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With an average age of 25.6 years, Oklahoma City is the second-youngest team in 70 years to reach the finals: the champion 1976-77 Portland Trail Blazers, led by the late, great Bill Walton, were younger (25.03 years).—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
4 June 2025
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In other societies, including those of Latin America, the line between conqueror and conquered has, through language, intermarriage and the exchange of customs and food, been partially effaced.—
Andrew Moore,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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The book chronicles the life of Helena of Constantinople, whose son was Roman conqueror Constantine I.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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Yes, South Florida is a hockey town, home of the champs.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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The champs might need their depth to step up after Jonquel Jones went down with an ankle injury in the matchup against the Washington Mystics.—
Devin Robertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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“Victor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victor. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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