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 Lula’s victory marked the first time since Brazil’s military dictatorship ended in 1985 that the second-place finisher in the first round went on to win the presidency. — David Unsworth , Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026 This will likely be the last victory of the veteran leader’s political career. — ElÉonore Hughes, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026 Lula’s victory also denies Trump another political ally in Latin America, which include Argentinian President Javier Milei and Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 26 Oct. 2026 The Browns improved to 5-2 after a last-minute, 27-24 victory over the Titans. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for victory

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Teams focused on hardware don’t have the luxury of time afforded to rebuilding teams such as the Bulls, who care more about playing through their young players than racking up wins this season.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Freshman Emma Luehrs had a service ace to close the set for the five-point win.

— Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of win

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The vote was the first major test for the Moscow-friendly Progressive Bulgaria party of Prime Minister Rumen Radev after its triumph in parliamentary elections in April.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
Over the next few years, our story expanded beyond those early creative and commercial triumphs, through defining moments including our 2011 public spin-off, the launch of AMC Studios and our global expansion.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of triumph

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