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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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
The strongest sides who England could not possibly face before the final include 2018 winners and 2022 runners-up France, 2014 champions Germany and 2010 victors Spain.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
In this regard, British local elections are an unusual trap in that the victors have little real authority, but voters tend to blame them for poor results anyway.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
Portland’s Donovan Clingan led the way with nine points for the victors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2026
Predictions on who will be victor of the victors show us among the favorites.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
