victory
noun
vic·to·ry
ˈvik-t(ə-)rē 
plural victories
1
: the overcoming of an enemy or antagonist
2
: achievement of mastery or success in a struggle or endeavor against odds or difficulties
Examples of victory in a Sentence
The general led the troops to victory.
They had never experienced the thrill of victory.
The passage of the law was a tremendous victory for their cause.
It was a decisive victory for the army.
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Rosado celebrated his victory Tuesday night at the Salvadorian restaurant El Atlacatl.
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Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
On a related note, the two teams combined to shoot 33.8% in an offensive rock fight that ended in an 83-79 Lakers victory.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Both candidates had declared victory immediately after the publication of an exit poll late on Sunday that showed the result would be very close.
—Anna Magdalena Lubowicka, USA Today, 3 June 2025
The Memorial Tournament also marked Scheffler's 16th PGA Tour victory.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 2 June 2025
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Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
On a related note, the two teams combined to shoot 33.8% in an offensive rock fight that ended in an 83-79 Lakers victory.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Both candidates had declared victory immediately after the publication of an exit poll late on Sunday that showed the result would be very close.
—Anna Magdalena Lubowicka, USA Today, 3 June 2025
The Memorial Tournament also marked Scheffler's 16th PGA Tour victory.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 2 June 2025
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“Victory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/victory. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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victory
noun
vic·to·ry
ˈvik-t(ə-)rē
plural victories
1
: the overcoming of an enemy or opponent
2
: success in a struggle
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