vanquisher

noun

Definition of vanquishernext
as in winner
one that defeats an enemy or opponent a parade for the triumphal return of the empire's most celebrated vanquisher

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  1. winner
  2. conqueror
  3. victor
Noun
  • The album is the Grammy Award winner’s love letter to Puerto Rico.
    Lola Mendez, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2025
  • The Nittany Lions climbed up to No. 2, then topped No. 1 Georgia and Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker 27-23 in the Sugar Bowl.
    Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of winner
Noun
  • Is the human species forsaking the very attribute that catalyzed our evolution from tree-dwellers to global conquerors?
    Steven Delco, Hartford Courant, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In the Eastern Conference, Inter Miami’s conquerors Atlanta United were knocked out by Orlando City, who take on the victors of the New York derby, New York Red Bulls, on Sunday for a place in the MLS Cup final.
    Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of conqueror
Noun
  • See the best looks from the red carpet and catch up on the evening’s victors.
    Natasha Frost, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost to Trump in November's presidential election, in her role as president of the Senate, will oversee the session and declare the victor.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of victor
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