winners

NOUN

someone or something that succeeds

Synonyms

STRONGEST

champ champion first hero medalist number one

STRONG

conqueror title-holder vanquisher victor

WEAK

conquering hero medalwinner prizewinner top dog

Antonyms

STRONG

loser

WEAK

failure

Example Sentences

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Sunday against the loser of the winners’ bracket game between host Texas A&M and Texas State on Saturday night.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

BBC Newsbeat has asked Bafta if it plans to do the same again this year, and if any precautions are being put in place ahead of the winners' ceremony on 17 April.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

They were runners-up in 2014 and 2018 and are determined to get on the winners' podium once again as hosts of the tournament from March 1-21.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Packard caught a 65-yard touchdown pass to extend the North region winners’ lead to 35-21 on the first play of the second half.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2025

“I couldn’t believe it either when Mr. Little read off the winners’ names at dismissal.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan