victor
noun
a person who has overcome or defeated an adversary; conqueror.
victors
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pluralof victor.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The Dodgers have now taken the three-game series against Pittsburgh and are victors of five straight games for the first time since late May.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
Because we all know what that means: In history written by the victors, the Luddites impeded technological progress, attempted to halt innovation, and were soundly defeated by the Industrial Revolution.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
They returned to the summit again until visiting City on 26 April, with Pep Guardiola's juggernauts convincing 4-1 victors during a run of 14 wins from 15 games.
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2026
If the victors wrote the history, Eve MacDonald offers an important corrective in “Carthage.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 11, 2026
I can hear the breathing of what I assume are my fellow victors.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
