winners

NOUN

someone or something that succeeds

Synonyms

STRONGEST

champ champion first hero medalist number one

STRONG

conqueror title-holder vanquisher victor

WEAK

conquering hero medalwinner prizewinner top dog

Antonyms

STRONG

loser

WEAK

failure

Example Sentences

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Despite the faster count, the Associated Press took longer to call winners, suggesting these races were more competitive.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026

Hendi Susanto, a portfolio manager at Gabelli Funds, said the recent pullback is being driven by a mix of rotation into other sectors, profit taking in recent winners and concerns over high valuations.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

“These conflicting narratives suggest that the market is in the process of picking winners and losers in this space, and that is a process that will take time,” he added.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

Other smaller winners the auction included EchoStar and Blue Ridge Communications.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Abu subscribed to the belief that playing sports would give us a competitive edge, making us winners on the field and in life.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad