victories

noun

plural of victory
as in wins
an instance of defeating an enemy or opponent with great effort, our team managed an upset victory in the final moments a victory that won them a spot in the championship round

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Recent Examples of victories This week's quiz highlights America's Founding Fathers, vaccine victories — and much more. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026 Created under Napoleon to commemorate his victories and honor those who fought and died for France in war, the monument is a standing tribute engraved with the names of notable soldiers and battles. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026 The victories signal a growing influence of the democratic socialist wing within the national Democratic party. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 24 June 2026 Madrid’s results under Alonso clouded the reality, there were plenty of scratchy league victories — won more via individualism rather than any inherent tactical structure. — Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 23 June 2026 Pogačar is the overall favorite thanks to his Tour victories in 2020, 2021, 2024 and 2025, as well as his strong form this year. — ABC News, 4 July 2026 Stramp started coaching Keller in 1998 and has led the team to playoff appearances in every season since 2002, accumulating more than 750 victories. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026 Both teams are coming off nail-biting victories, with Canada scoring in injury time to snatch a 1-0 win from South Africa, and Morocco beating the Netherlands on penalties after trailing 0-1 in the game until the 90th minute. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 4 July 2026 His individual brilliance translated to team success, as Manchester City won a continental treble (victories in the Premier League championship; the Football Association (FA) Cup, England’s annual knockout tournament; and the Champions League) for the first time. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for victories
  1. wins
  2. triumphs
Noun
  • After so many dramatic and 11th-hour wins in the Round of 32, the World Cup's Round of 16 has much to live up to.
    — Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • But the frankfurter fest rolls on, with Chestnut and Miki Sudo set to defend last year's wins in the men's and women's divisions, respectively.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Definition of wins
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  • In this coast-to-coast event, Disney Parks and attractions are the portal through which America's greatest stories, triumphs and traditions are celebrated.
    — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 29 June 2026
  • The new documentary reveals some of the interpersonal and business conflicts that led to the disintegration of the classic EW&F line-up, boldly highlighting the various triumphs and failings of leader Maurice White who died in 2016 at age 74 from Parkinson’s disease.
    — Prof. Mike Alleyne Ph.D, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of triumphs

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