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as in successes
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 victors
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 champions
the person who comes in first in a competition
the other finalists graciously congratulated the winner
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Recent Examples of winners
Third Down Conversions Another area where the first-round winners asserted their dominance was on third-down conversions.
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Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
This suggests that the winners not only controlled the pace of the game but also established a physical dominance in the trenches.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Inspired by the winners of the local Cincinnati Design Awards, these 10 spaces stand out for incorporating bold colors and materials to create a strong sense of identity.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Get my picks for the best 2024 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Without further ado — and in no particular order — here are 2024’s big winners in international film and TV.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
This takes place in each of the seven groups so that there are seven Group winners that advance into the final round of the competition — best in show.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Tennessee Lottery offices.
—Nicole Young, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at UCLA’s Royce Hall.
—Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
This suggests that the winners not only controlled the pace of the game but also established a physical dominance in the trenches.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Inspired by the winners of the local Cincinnati Design Awards, these 10 spaces stand out for incorporating bold colors and materials to create a strong sense of identity.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Get my picks for the best 2024 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Without further ado — and in no particular order — here are 2024’s big winners in international film and TV.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
This takes place in each of the seven groups so that there are seven Group winners that advance into the final round of the competition — best in show.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Tennessee Lottery offices.
—Nicole Young, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at UCLA’s Royce Hall.
—Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for winners
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At Forest, one of Nuno’s biggest successes has been to promote a fierce sense of togetherness.Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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An excellent tip is to highlight stories that reflect real experiences, challenges and successes of the Hispanic community by using culturally engaging language.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Overall, the victors converted 65% more third downs, underscoring their ability to sustain drives.Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Several key stat lines proved to be consistently lopsided in favor of the victors.Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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But in between blockbusters, Elordi has also acted in small Netflix romantic dramas, artsy indies, and a certain erotic thriller alongside Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas.Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
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But as in any year, there’s a wealth of promising new projects, from the indies to the IP fare and potential blockbusters.Ben Rosenstock, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Winners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winners. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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