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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
The Grammy winner also addressed the thousands gathered outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
Don’t forget about small caps Small-cap stocks are seen as a potentially major winner under a Trump presidency, given the former president’s willingness to roll back regulation and cutting tax rates further for companies.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Some battleground states took multiple days in 2020 to determine a clear winner in the presidential race then, and elections analysts are warning the same could be the case this year as well.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Arizona Lottery offices.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
Don’t forget about small caps Small-cap stocks are seen as a potentially major winner under a Trump presidency, given the former president’s willingness to roll back regulation and cutting tax rates further for companies.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Some battleground states took multiple days in 2020 to determine a clear winner in the presidential race then, and elections analysts are warning the same could be the case this year as well.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Arizona Lottery offices.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 5 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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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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Take it from one of the early champions of disposable packaging.Kristin Hostetter, Outside Online, 13 Nov. 2024
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If Trump did withdraw American support, Ukraine’s defense against the Kremlin would take a massive hit.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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There are a number of events running concurrently with the skate rink, including Flashback Fridays with Classic Hits 103.7 radio station personalities playing hits from the 1980s; classical music on lazy Sunday mornings and a Black Friday dance party to burn off those Thanksgiving calories.Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 6 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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Luckily, that’s not been an issue for the three-time champ, who has missed all of three starts to injuries since securing the Chiefs’ top QB role in 2018.Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Super Bowl champs overcame rainy conditions, an injury scare to their MVP quarterback and a feisty Buccaneers team to take a 30-24 overtime win and improve to a perfect 8-0 on the season.Kevin Dotson, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Unfortunately for Sony, Peter and Jon did not come up with any blockbusters during their tenure at Sony Pictures.Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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Three heavyweight Hollywood blockbusters will face off at the box office in November, each vying for audience attention, ticket sales and time on theaters’ biggest screens.Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 1 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 21 Nov. 2024.
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