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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Like Ryan, Esiason is a former NFL MVP (1988) who made four Pro Bowls and lost a Super Bowl in heartbreaking fashion, watching from the Cincinnati Bengals’ sideline as Joe Montana led the San Francisco 49ers to victory with a legendary drive in the final 3 minutes 20 seconds of Super Bowl XXIII.
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Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2024
Trevor Cox Cathedral Catholic Golf Firing a 2-under par 34 on the Coronado Blue front nine, the junior helped lead Cathedral Catholic’s Dons to a key 178-186 Western League victory over host Coronado.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2024
The ruling signaled victory for a campaign that had endured since 2012 and was built on frustrations about schools, crime, infrastructure and the resources devoted to that part of the parish.
—Rick Rojas, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2024
The Jayhawks’ quarterback, who led KU to a 9-4 record and its first bowl victory since 2008, has signed with the Indianapolis Colts following the NFL Draft, his agent announced on X (formerly Twitter).
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2024
Without a strong pathway to victory, continuing this campaign only increases the likelihood of a divisive primary that would distract from the essential goal — conservative victories in November.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 26 Apr. 2024
Still, amateur traders, mostly risking no more than a few thousand dollars each, say the stock is too volatile to declare victory yet.
—Bernard Condon, Quartz, 26 Apr. 2024
But then the Nuggets come roaring back en route to a victory.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 26 Apr. 2024
Early in the Dragons’ 9-5 victory this week at Piedmont, one of his key players argued a strike call with the home plate umpire.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024
Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2024
Trevor Cox Cathedral Catholic Golf Firing a 2-under par 34 on the Coronado Blue front nine, the junior helped lead Cathedral Catholic’s Dons to a key 178-186 Western League victory over host Coronado.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2024
The ruling signaled victory for a campaign that had endured since 2012 and was built on frustrations about schools, crime, infrastructure and the resources devoted to that part of the parish.
—Rick Rojas, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2024
The Jayhawks’ quarterback, who led KU to a 9-4 record and its first bowl victory since 2008, has signed with the Indianapolis Colts following the NFL Draft, his agent announced on X (formerly Twitter).
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2024
Without a strong pathway to victory, continuing this campaign only increases the likelihood of a divisive primary that would distract from the essential goal — conservative victories in November.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 26 Apr. 2024
Still, amateur traders, mostly risking no more than a few thousand dollars each, say the stock is too volatile to declare victory yet.
—Bernard Condon, Quartz, 26 Apr. 2024
But then the Nuggets come roaring back en route to a victory.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 26 Apr. 2024
Early in the Dragons’ 9-5 victory this week at Piedmont, one of his key players argued a strike call with the home plate umpire.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024
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“Victory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/victory. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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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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