overcomer
Americannoun
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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.
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a person who defeats someone or something in a conflict or struggle.
The saints are the overcomers of the Evil One.
Etymology
Origin of overcomer
Example Sentences
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But now, it’s time for the overcomer to do so one more time.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2023
“My résumé shows that I’m an overcomer and I have no doubts,” Wilson said.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 3, 2021
“I didn’t realize I was becoming an overcomer, forcing myself to work through the sickness, to get stronger,” Mims said.
From Washington Times • Oct. 14, 2018
He is the lord overcomer of obstacles, the god of good luck, the god of wisdom, the patron of learning.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
It is not that one overcomer receives one thing, and another another, but each one gets all of what is mentioned in the seven.
From Quiet Talks on the Crowned Christ of Revelation by Gordon, S. D. (Samuel Dickey)
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