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 Mana Lau Kong homered to center field on the first pitch his team saw and Ka’olu Holt pitched a complete game to lead Hawaii to a 3-0 victory over South Korea in the Little League World Series championship. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Texas had won four of five, including an 11-2 victory over Chicago on Monday night. — CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 The Jayhawks bounced back with a 3-1 victory over Kent State Sunday. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 The early leaders have distinguished themselves with upset victories. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for victory

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Inserra received a Gatorade bath from his players with a few seconds left in the running clock win.

— Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
In volleyball, new Osceola County school Nova Lakes got its first win.

— Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of win

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Alongside the under-14s’ triumph, the under-15s won the Premier League International Tournament, showing the age-group-wide talent pools Newcastle now possess.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Gilroy, on the other hand, is probably in the most award-able phase of his entire career, coming off of the triumph of TV’s Andor.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026

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