overcomer

[ oh-ver-kuhm-er ]

/ ˌoʊ vərˈkʌm ər /

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noun

a person who prevails in spite of opposition, difficulties, weakness, etc.:The situation is very frustrating, but I've decided to become an overcomer; I am pressing on.

a person who defeats someone or something in a conflict or struggle:The saints are the overcomers of the Evil One.

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Origin of overcomer

overcome + -er¹

Words nearby overcomer

overcloud, overcoat, overcoating, overcoil, overcome, overcomer, overcommit, overcompensate, overcompensation, overcomplex, overconfidence

How to use overcomer in a sentence

The awkward kid kept focusing on his game and quickly found that his desire to win, and then actually winning, overcame the cultural and social barriers he experienced.
The enduring and ongoing legacy of Bjergsen|Noah Smith|November 20, 2020|Washington Post
Once the researchers overcame these challenges, though, they were able to film caterpillars competing with one another when the researchers limited the amount of available food.
Monarch caterpillars head-butt each other to fight for scarce food|Curtis Segarra|November 19, 2020|Science News
The novel, which landed as Americans were entering lockdown, is a love letter to New York — and a celebration of resilience and overcoming evil.
The most 2020 books of 2020|Angela Haupt|November 19, 2020|Washington Post
“Simon the Fiddler,” by Paulette JilesAs the Civil War winds down, a spunky, redheaded musician falls for a pretty Irish nanny and has to overcome major obstacles to make her his wife.
50 notable works of fiction in 2020||November 19, 2020|Washington Post

She built a reputation as one of the most qualified candidates, overcoming sexism and racism along the way.
Baseball told Kim Ng no (and no, and no) before it finally said yes|Candace Buckner|November 19, 2020|Washington Post
It is not that one overcomer receives one thing, and another another, but each one gets all of what is mentioned in the seven.
Quiet Talks on the Crowned Christ of Revelation|S. D. Gordon
The Pergamum overcomer is wooed away from intimacy of friendship with evil to intimacy of friendship with the coming King.
Quiet Talks on the Crowned Christ of Revelation|S. D. Gordon
Hidden manna and a white stone in which is inscribed a new name are rewarded the overcomer.
The Revelation Explained|F. Smith
But to be an overcomer, I knew there must be no shrinking from duty until the last battle is fought.
With God in the Yellowstone|Alma White
The ultimate crown is for the overcomer, and not for the untempted one.
Standards of Life and Service|T. H. Howard