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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 win
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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
Staff Reports, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2023
Joe Montana Super Bowl winning jersey The jersey is arguably one of the winningest jerseys ever worn in football history, as Montana wore it for two Super Bowl victories, one of which he was named Super Bowl MVP.
—Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2023
Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2025
Gaethje is on a two-fight winning streak since his loss to Oliveira.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Phil Rogers, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Mega Millions says that no representative of the lottery would ever call, text or e-mail anyone about winning a prize.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Lindsey leaves as the winningest football coach in program history; his 72.7 percent winning mark is the fourth-highest in the history of Division I FCS (formerly Division I-AA).
—Staff Reports, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2023
Joe Montana Super Bowl winning jersey The jersey is arguably one of the winningest jerseys ever worn in football history, as Montana wore it for two Super Bowl victories, one of which he was named Super Bowl MVP.
—Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2023
Noun
The Trojans, who went 13-3 in the CIAA, enjoyed a nine-game winning streak earlier in the season and finished the regular season with five straight victories.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2025
Gaethje is on a two-fight winning streak since his loss to Oliveira.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Verb
None lasted more than three years, and only Nagy produced a winning season.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Mega Millions says that no representative of the lottery would ever call, text or e-mail anyone about winning a prize.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winning
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Along with Chip’s adventures around the park, Joanna added several adorable clips of the couple’s youngest child, Crew, 6, enjoying Disney World, from hopping on the roller coasters to watching the fireworks show with his parents.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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TikTokers were quick to share their excitement over Molly's adorable new ride.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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The young and fresh tailoring was worth noting, too, as on a charming navy blue double breasted blazer with two rows of delicate gold buttons.—
Booth Moore,
WWD,
8 Mar. 2025
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References range from the charming portholes and heavy-duty mahogany used in 1930s vessels to the low profile of ’80s-era superyachts.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2025
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Baker’s win for the Best Editing Oscar is rare, but not unprecedented.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
4 Mar. 2025
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Rihanna’s Biggest Dance Hits Interestingly, two of Rihanna’s singles that appear on the Official Dance Singles chart are on the rise, apparently indicating that interest in her dance floor-ready cuts is growing, while the same can’t be said for some of her other current wins at the moment.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The prevailing wisdom in Chicago at the time was the Blackhawks were torn between Byram and center Alex Turcotte.—
Mark Lazerus,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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The Maccabees fought for the value of Jewish distinctiveness, the right to live according to commandments that the prevailing Greek authorities viewed as backward.—
Rabbi Leon A. Morris,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Dec. 2024
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What were your first steps toward earning one of the coolest titles in the world – Malt Master of Glenfiddich?—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Such events significantly increase a stadium’s earning potential and achieve the goal of creating a venue with year-round impact.—
Kyle Newman,
The Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2025
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Also, authors who had a specific plan for achieving their primary goal were more likely to have their process go as expected.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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This suggests that authors should focus less on driving book sales and more on achieving their other goals.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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One of the main threads through all of my music is this dear friend of mine, John Goodwin, who’s an incredible songwriter.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2025
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How 'Intermezzo' sparked envy, became the galley brag of 2024 I, dear reader, am not above a galley brag.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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His Tom goes through his routines with slight weariness but also diligence, at times flashing an innocent surprise in his eyes — all of this more affecting than pure burn-out.—
Nicolas Rapold,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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De Fontenay’s affecting but frustrating film has its reasons for that distance.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Winning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winning. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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