winner's circle
Americannoun
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a small, usually circular area or enclosure at a racetrack where awards are bestowed on winning mounts and their jockeys.
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any select group of winners, achievers, or those that have been accepted as worthy.
the winner's circle of fine wines.
Etymology
Origin of winner's circle
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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That positivity, some awards prognosticators contend, may have moved “Sinners” within striking distance of the winner’s circle at the upcoming 98th Academy Awards.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026
"I really, over the off-season, was motivated to get back in the winner's circle," Korda said.
From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026
Back in the winner's circle and up to third in the world rankings, Scotland's Higgins is another player from the sport's famed 'Class of 92' who cannot be overlooked.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2025
As Lukas made his way to the winner’s circle, he experienced a lot of fellow trainers who have been influenced by Lukas.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2024
The valet trotted up with the requisite fig leaf, and Woolf, smiling out of one side of his mouth, wrapped it around his waist, rode into the winner’s circle, and posed for the photo.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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