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as in adorable
having qualities that tend to make one loved
a particularly pretty and winning child
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as in charming
likely or intended to win one's affection
flashed a winning smile that soon had us at her beck and call
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as in prevailing
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
the kind of person who always has to win—even if the game is just for fun
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as in earning
to receive as return for effort
win a gold medal in swimming
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as in achieving
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
won a substantial victory in the struggle for civil rights for all
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Recent Examples of winning
Kimberly Ross, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Starting 1-1 is essential in a season in which going 3-1 or 2-2 through its first four games is essential to finding its first winning season since 2017.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024
In total, the most winning months of over $100,000 were August and January.
—Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 15 Mar. 2024
Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
But Cox has quickly gained a national following — winning praise from both Democrats and Republicans — with his nonpartisan calls for unity in the days since Kirk was killed during an event at a Utah college campus.
—Daniel Bush, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Simultaneously, this winning must be done with integrity.
—Kimberly Ross, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Starting 1-1 is essential in a season in which going 3-1 or 2-2 through its first four games is essential to finding its first winning season since 2017.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Saturday’s titanic clash of the sport’s winningest program against the current dynasty featured the two longest-active winning streaks in the country.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024
In total, the most winning months of over $100,000 were August and January.
—Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 15 Mar. 2024
Noun
Kapil Kajal Kapil Kajal is an award-winning journalist with a diverse portfolio spanning defense, politics, technology, crime, environment, human rights, and foreign policy.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
But Cox has quickly gained a national following — winning praise from both Democrats and Republicans — with his nonpartisan calls for unity in the days since Kirk was killed during an event at a Utah college campus.
—Daniel Bush, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winning
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Chulianyouhuo Plus-size Pumpkin Long-sleeve Top This top's adorable pumpkin image is fun to show off, but it can also be worn as a bottom shirt with a lot of layers.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Sep. 2025
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Pets Alive Mama and Baby Turtle Go under the sea with Mama Turtle and her little ones with this adorable toy that brings them to life!—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
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However, this third movie found a way to pay tribute to this character in a very subtle, charming and funny way, by making references to some of her most iconic and hilarious lines, for example.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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These harvest additions are eye-catching by day and charming by night.—
Savanna Bous,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But both further polarized a nation already deeply divided by political ideology and touched off a movement to punish those whose views did not fall in line with the prevailing sentiment of the moment.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Another change could be to prevailing wage rules, meaning the amount employers must pay immigrant workers.—
Dan Gooding
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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For mainstream buyers seeking a capable 16-inch system, the key is timing—Dell’s ever-spinning carousel of deals can turn this safe bet into a standout value, earning it our Editors' Choice award for midrange desktop replacements.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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His other Broadway cast recording credits include Hair, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and The Drowsy Chaperone, earning Grammy noms for all three.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
18 Sep. 2025
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Your engineers should document how the product works, highlight core technologies and outline alternative methods of achieving the same result.—
Paul Moutzouris,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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In denim, achieving this certification is especially challenging due to the complex supply chain, the large number of chemicals and components used and the stringent, holistic assessment criteria, noted Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, the non-profit behind the certification.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
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Forward David Vazquez, who scored in SDFC’s 4-2 exhibition win against the Tijuana Xolos on Tuesday, was left off coach Marco Mitrovic’s roster despite being among the 23 players invited to final training camp earlier this month in Spain and starting the final tune-up against Morocco.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Colts ran up 473 yards in a 29-28 comeback win last week, and the Chargers are just as balanced.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Last week, many of us lost a dear friend.—
Ted Cruz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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This final betrayal will be his undoing, as the enraged creature, doomed to live without connection, care, or love, finally snaps and destroys everything Victor holds dear.—
Thomas Page McBee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
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An absolute charmer, the film is an affecting look at the human-avian bond, with all its mysteries, warmth and ungainly practicalities.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Sep. 2025
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Among the most affecting discoveries were journals written not just by Octavia but also by her mother.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Winning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winning. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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