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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Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 21 July 2025
At the Diamond League, Bednarek finally tasted victory.
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Even his victories felt temporary, because defenders of nature have to win again and again to keep wild places wild, while despoilers of nature only have to win once.
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Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 21 July 2025
At the Diamond League, Bednarek finally tasted victory.
—Paras J. Haji, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Some critics have continued to chalk up Trump's victory to the chaos that played out on the Democratic ticket just a few months before the election.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 21 July 2025
Even his victories felt temporary, because defenders of nature have to win again and again to keep wild places wild, while despoilers of nature only have to win once.
—Michael Grunwald
july 21, Literary Hub, 21 July 2025
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“Victory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/victory. Accessed 25 Jul. 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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