winner
Americannoun
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a person or thing that wins; victor.
All three winners received plaques for their winning presentations.
A yearling Teeswater sheep took the limelight yesterday when it was crowned the overall winner of the interbreed Wool on the Hoof competition.
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a person or thing that is marked by consistently or thoroughly excellent quality, performance, etc. (opposed to loser).
This brownie recipe is a real winner—I’ve made it countless times and it always turns out beautifully.
idioms
noun
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a person or thing that wins
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informal a person or thing that seems sure to win or succeed
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Etymology
Origin of winner
A Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at win 1, -er 1
Example Sentences
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In April, the Grammy winner turned 75 and posted photos on Instagram from a birthday bash showing him surrounded by friends and family.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
The two-time Fifa Best Goalkeeper of the Year award winner played a crucial role in England's victory at Euro 2022 and their route to the 2023 World Cup final.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Analysts believe Credo could potentially be a winner from the AI boom because the company makes the copper cables needed to connect servers.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
The winner gets more than bragging rights, as data shows that the first IPOs in “industry clusters” tend to outform later ones.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
How had Brigit made this before Madame Kazem announced the final winner?
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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