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as in success
a person or thing that is successful
the movie was panned by the critics but has been a winner at the box office
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as in victor
one that defeats an enemy or opponent
the winner of any given war is usually the one who gets to write the history of that war
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as in champion
the person who comes in first in a competition
the other finalists graciously congratulated the winner
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Recent Examples of winner
One of this year’s Berlin – and most probably Guadalajara’s – standouts, a Berlinale Panorama Audience Award winner which has sold fulsomely for Latido Films to Australia (Madman), Japan (New Select), France Condor Distribution.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 7 June 2025
At the 5th hole, a 447-yard par 4, the 29-time PGA Tour winner had one of his worst performances in recent memory.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
Now, each winner will travel to one place on a menu of national landmarks, ranging from Mount Rushmore to the Angel Island Immigration Station in Marin County.
—Ethan Wolin, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2025
After an intense exchange of drop shots, Gauff hit a lob that Sabalenka chased down before attempting a shot between her legs — only for Gauff to intercept it at the net and finish with a winner.
—Jerome Pugmire, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
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John Hopewell, Variety, 7 June 2025
At the 5th hole, a 447-yard par 4, the 29-time PGA Tour winner had one of his worst performances in recent memory.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
Now, each winner will travel to one place on a menu of national landmarks, ranging from Mount Rushmore to the Angel Island Immigration Station in Marin County.
—Ethan Wolin, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2025
After an intense exchange of drop shots, Gauff hit a lob that Sabalenka chased down before attempting a shot between her legs — only for Gauff to intercept it at the net and finish with a winner.
—Jerome Pugmire, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winner
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Lean in during hard times to see long-term success.—
Parna Sarkar-Basu,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Building on the success of the brand’s 65th anniversary collection, the collection balances nostalgia with elevated fabrics and contemporary silhouettes.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
16 June 2025
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An average audience of 3.83 million watched the head-to-head matchup on Fox and FS1 between the Kentucky Derby winner (Sovereignty) and the victor of the Preakness Stakes (Journalism).—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2025
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That prompted tournament organizers to change hole locations on 18, in hopes of finding a victor.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 June 2025
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These will culminate on the final day with an exhibition match with former tennis champion and Sease ambassador Feliciano López, to be followed by a cocktail party.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
16 June 2025
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Through it all, Spaun emerged as a U.S. Open champion hardly anyone saw coming — not at the start of the year, not at the start of the round.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2025
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When the pandemic hit, the export-heavy industry was wracked with supply chain snarls.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Both those numbers have taken a hit with the Dodgers scoring one or fewer runs in three of their last four games, dropping their average to .232 in June.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 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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Not likely, but this four-part album hasn’t been conceived as a four-quadrant blockbuster.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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On Saturday at 7pm ET, viewers around the world can see for themselves when CNN televises the blockbuster hit Broadway play starring George Clooney.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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Given the rare opportunity to view The Last Supper privately, our finalists wax poetic about what being on Top Chef has meant to them.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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When the finale aired, Bachelor fans were shocked to learn Ellis had made promises to the other finalist, Litia Garr, a 31-year-old venture capitalist from Utah.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
13 June 2025
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“Winner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winner. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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