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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
Any potential winner will be notified by email and/or telephone.
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Vogue Club, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
In August 2016, two votes separated the winner and second-place finisher for a partial term on the Mount Clemens City Commission.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Fox News Digital Sports college football winners and losers were compiled by the Fox News Digital Sports staff and the OutKick.com staff.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
In the lead up to the film, which will star Grammy winners Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba) and Ariana Grande (Galinda), fans have been turning to the original Broadway cast album to hold them over.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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Vogue Club, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
In August 2016, two votes separated the winner and second-place finisher for a partial term on the Mount Clemens City Commission.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
Last week: 31 CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
The Fox News Digital Sports college football winners and losers were compiled by the Fox News Digital Sports staff and the OutKick.com staff.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
In the lead up to the film, which will star Grammy winners Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba) and Ariana Grande (Galinda), fans have been turning to the original Broadway cast album to hold them over.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winner
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There are no assurances regarding the success of these efforts.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Reuters reported in May that the $925 billion PIF was weighing a reorganization, aiming to sharpen its focus on investments that have a higher chance of success.Reuters, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Not all animals favor Trump as victor, as a squirrel named Gnocchi Jr. chose Harris as the winner after deciding between two bowls of nuts labeled with the candidates' names on them.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The back-and-forth with Drake has fueled Lamar’s momentum, with fans and critics alike declaring him the victor of the rivalry.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 7 Oct. 2024
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Take it from one of the early champions of disposable packaging.Kristin Hostetter, Outside Online, 13 Nov. 2024
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The report does not identify Mahomes, a three-time Super Bowl champion quarterback, by name, but the address in the report matches public records for Mahomes.Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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By the time the final round hits, the only players left are Kyle, Sam, Sue and Teeny, but no one can stand in the way of Kyle winning that necklace for a fourth time.Nick Caruso, TVLine, 20 Nov. 2024
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Then, in November, Jay released The Black Album, a record stuffed with more hits as well as fond-farewell messaging.Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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At this same time, Nima goes on a little parade around New Eden like a conqueror surveying their new land.Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2024
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Putin has begun comparing himself to Peter the Great—perhaps the Russian empire’s most famous conqueror.Dmytro Kuleba, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2022
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Irvin played with Coach Prime on Dallas’ Super Bowl XXX champs, and the two have remained close ever since.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
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In the last eight years, the award has gone to reigning champs Brothers Osborne six times and Dan + Shay two times.Melinda Newman, Billboard, 18 Nov. 2024
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Sales of the company’s current blockbuster weight loss drug, Wegovy, continued to soar in the third quarter, surpassing Wall Street expectations.Bruce Gil, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Today’s blockbuster titles rely on robust engines like Unity and Unreal to push pretty polygons, engines made for companies and people already seriously dedicated to game development as a career.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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People were able to vote for nine finalists during the Aug. 15-25 Kentucky State Fair at the Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane in Louisville.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
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Mike Yastrzemski was a finalist for the Gold Glove in right field, but the award went to the Brewers’ Sal Frelick.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Winner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winner. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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