VICTORY Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

victory

noun

ˈvik-t(ə-)rē

Definition of victory

as in win

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 victory The scale of recent left-wing victories in New York brightened the spotlight on progressive Democrats everywhere, especially in politically competitive states. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 1 July 2026 Batters love to hit in Sacramento The Dodgers had dominated the A’s in the previous two games, scoring nine runs in both for victories of 9-4 and 9-3, respectively. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 Homer Bailey pitched his second no-hitter in 10 months and the first in the majors this season, pitching the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-0 victory over the slumping San Francisco Giants. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 The Belgians trailed Senegal 2-0 late in their Round of 32 game on Wednesday but rallied to victory with three goals after the 86-minute mark, including a penalty kick in the 120th minute. — Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for victory

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The Braves, fresh off three consecutive series losses, opened this four-game set with a 5-3 win on Friday at Truist Park.

— Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 4 July 2026
Cape Verde entered the biggest soccer match in its country’s history looking for a win and respect.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026

Definition of win

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France has experienced both triumph and heartbreak under its long-serving manager.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
This week’s narrow Supreme Court decision protecting birthright citizenship is rightly being hailed as a triumph for the American experiment.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

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