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
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"Offer adoration to Indra, the overcomer, the destroyer, the munificent, the invincible, the all-endowing, the creator, the all-adorable, the sustainer, the unassailable, the ever-victorious!"
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 08, June 1858 by Various
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