winner

[win-er] / ˈwɪn ər /

NOUN

someone or something that succeeds

Synonyms

STRONGEST

champ champion first hero medalist number one

STRONG

conqueror titleholder vanquisher victor

WEAK

conquering hero medalwinner prizewinner top dog

Antonyms

STRONG

loser

WEAK

failure

Example Sentences

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We know that won’t happen, but it would be a big political and economic winner.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

These are the sorts of demands that the winner of a war would issue.

From Slate • May 11, 2026

But it appears that Dodik will be the long-term winner.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

And Marlee’s joking, ‘Hey, wait a minute, I’m the Oscar winner!’

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

“Ladies and gentlemen, the winner of tonight’s Rookie Royale, Bri!”

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas