WINNER Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

winner

noun

ˈwi-nər

Definition of winner

as in success

a person or thing that is successful the movie was panned by the critics but has been a winner at the box office

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as in victor

one that defeats an enemy or opponent the winner of any given war is usually the one who gets to write the history of that war

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as in champion

the person who comes in first in a competition the other finalists graciously congratulated the winner

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loser

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Recent Examples of winner The top winner receives three years of guidance on research and development, supply chain, operations, merchandising, marketing and working with investors. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 The winner will meet Milwaukee in the best-of-seven World Series to begin on October 23. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026 For co-winner Michael Woodford, his first act was … proctor an exam. — Cooper Katz McKim, NPR, 16 Oct. 2026 Among other winners, Ibuku, from Indonesian filmmaker Eddie Cahyono, was presented with the Busan Award Special Jury Prize. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for winner

Recent Examples of Synonyms for winner

Noun

Speculators may play an important role in markets by contributing to liquidity, but success is measured over shorter time horizons and requires sophisticated risk management.

— Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Over the course of 10 years, Vincent created more than 800 paintings and 700 drawings, desperately hoping for financial independence and commercial success.

— Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of success

Noun

Big 12 contention is likely out of the window for both teams, but a win would help the victor inch closer to a bowl game, while the loser will have a much more difficult path.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026
By May 8th, Politico declared the redistricting wars over—and Republicans the victors.

— Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of victor

Noun

Los Angeles entered the postseason as two-time defending champions, and a third straight title would have put it in rare air — the New York Yankees and the Oakland Athletics the only other teams to have accomplished such a feat.

— Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
The broadcaster and champion of the high street, who transformed the fortunes of Harvey Nichols, picks her favourites.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of champion

Noun

The original show’s international profile has now been further bolstered by its shoot in Japan, where the series has become such a huge hit that setting part of Season 7 in Tokyo was a natural next step.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
The pop star’s fourth album explores the cracks between the hits, the climaxes, and the comedowns.

— Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of hit

Noun

Rubio’s idea of the West is both messier and simpler, populated by muscular explorers and conquerors, from Alexander the Great and the Frankish king Charlemagne to the conquistador Hernán Cortés and the frontiersmen of the American West.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2026
Located at the junction of three continents—Europe, Asia, and Africa—the region has historically been a crossroads for conquerors, peoples, trade, and ideas.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of conqueror

Noun

Ohtani seemed to shake off months of doldrums, hitting a three-run home run in the second inning that put the defending champs up with a big lead.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
Whoever is crowned the champ will take home a $25,000 cash prize and a Kitchen Aid equipment package.

— Katie Campione, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of champ

Noun

Zhang Xiaofei, the star of Chinese blockbuster Hi, Mom, plays the captain of the Emei Women’s Football Team, which enters the Supreme Invincible Cup determined to prove its doubters wrong.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
Like most of the country’s entries over the past decade, this blockbuster epic — a summer box office hit at home — makes for an extravagant display of the strength of the nation’s commercial film industry.

— Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of blockbuster

Noun

The artist is a finalist in 15 categories, including recognition for DINASTÍA, his collaborative album with Peso Pluma.

— Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026
The hard part for now really rests with Webb, who was a finalist for multiple head coaching jobs in the previous cycle and had chances to join other teams in a play-calling role for the 2026 season.

— Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2026

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