victory
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- noun
- /ˈvɪk.tər.i/
- And the result is a victory for Philip.
- win a victory
- a decisive victory
- achieve victory
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Watch on YouTubeAnd that was a victory for freedom of speech.
- And that was a victory for freedom of speech.
- This is not some big victory that Trump has pulled off.
- Whenever you think you've won a victory, watch out.
- It's where those victories, like trophies, get dented.
- This is a victory for the Assad regime.
- I think it is stressful and the path to victory is very narrow.
- But you're not going to have victory without challenge.
- And we are so close, and this victory is so possible.
- And if so, does that turn out to be a victory for the left?
- And it's nice to share the victory with, with so many people.
- Like if I can feel content, that is a victory, right?
Examples
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Ten long years but neither side could claim victory.
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And that was a victory for freedom of speech.
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This is a joint victory of two nations.
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One little step, one little victory at a time.
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And we are so close, and this victory is so possible.
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It's my belief that our victory there was a turning point in the war.
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Some of us may win victories in our schools.
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This is where Obama gave his victory speech on election night.
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That just makes the victory so much sweeter.
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The Wolves opened with a relatively easy victory against Spencer in the first round.
Synonyms
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Getting what you want after working hard
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A success you reach after working hard
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A great victory or success that brings joy
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A successful task or goal that you finish
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A success achieved after hard effort
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An achievement in overcoming a difficult problem or fear
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An informal way to show a win or success
Antonyms
Idioms
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A team or person loses an almost certain win in the final minute because of a mistake
A face that clearly shows success and happiness
Compounds
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A day when a country remembers and celebrates an important military victory, often as a public holiday
A day marking the end of fighting between Japan and other countries in World War II
A day that marks the Allied victory over Nazi Germany in Europe on May 8, 1945
How Victorious
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Victory comes from Latin where vincere meant 'to conquer' and victor meant 'winner'. So a victory is a real 'win' over an opponent or difficulty, which is why we use it for success in fights, games, or hard problems.