WINNING Synonyms: 265 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of winning

as in adorable

having qualities that tend to make one loved a particularly pretty and winning child

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as in charming

likely or intended to win one's affection flashed a winning smile that soon had us at her beck and call

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winning

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noun

as in win

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winning

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verb

present participle of win

as in prevailing

to achieve victory (as in a contest) the kind of person who always has to win—even if the game is just for fun

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as in earning

to receive as return for effort win a gold medal in swimming

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as in achieving

to obtain (as a goal) through effort won a substantial victory in the struggle for civil rights for all

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Recent Examples of winning

Adjective

Two years after Lindy Ruff, the Sabres’ all-time winningest coach, was hired back for a second stint with the franchise, Buffalo is winning on the ice and partying in the streets. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 6 May 2026 Malone is the winningest coach in Nuggets history, tallying 471 career wins across his career there, while also winning an NBA title in 2023. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026

Noun

In this small historical sample, the strongest signals were recent winning performance and deep FCS playoff success. — Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The Guardians have dropped their last two after a seven-game winning streak. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

Verb

The team could finish with a winning record for the first time since 2018. — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 The screenplay placed second in the horror category at the 2025 Slamdance Screenplay Competition, winning Filmmatic’s Horror/Thriller Screenplay Awards, and selected for the 2026 Grey List. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for winning

Recent Examples of Synonyms for winning

Adjective

At this point in the operation, even formerly adorable homes begin to look hideous.

— Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2026
Sometimes, that love is small, furry, ridiculously adorable, and in need of a loving home.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of adorable

Adjective

The neighborhood Located on the Bodrum peninsula, Türkbükü is a charming seaside village, just 15 minutes away by car and out of earshot from Bodrum’s bustling centre.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
Among the house’s charming features were a wraparound porch, a custom library, and an attic converted into a bedroom for their daughter, Chelsea, who turned one year old during the Clinton family’s two-year residency at the house.

— Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of charming

Verb

There’s a prevailing sentiment among critics right now that the second season of Adults has been a significant improvement on season one.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
The company has evaluated markets based on demographics, prevailing rents, land costs, accessibility, nearby healthcare and retail, surrounding residential neighborhoods and existing competitive supply.

— Nia Bowers, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of prevailing

Verb

Some soldiers distinguished themselves by helping to render emergency trauma response and first aid to civilians, earning individual service commendations, according to the Arkansas National Guard.

— Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 2026
As tuition climbs and federal oversight tightens on low-earning programs, a new tool lets families compare outcomes across California campuses.

— Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of earning

Verb

Andrew Cherng of Panda Restaurant Group and Kitty Lo of Manhattan Hotel Group, both immigrants, exemplify achieving this dream by building extraordinary businesses.

— True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The school was bustling with a large, high-achieving and diverse student body.

— Austin Horn August 29, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of achieving

Adjective

Javier, Marion, Anna, Dame Vanessa Redgrave, and our dear heroine Pippa Kelly all possess a true magic which has transformed our epic.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026
Dolly Parton’s dearest family and friends gathered for a private Nashville funeral, laying the beloved musician to rest, her niece confirmed in an Instagram post.

— Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Aug. 2026

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