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.
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The victories brought them to 4–3 and back near the top of the AFC West alongside the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers.
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In 1939, Riefenstahl followed the Wehrmacht into Poland to film footage of its victories, and paused in the village of Końskie.
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Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
Ocasio-Cortez, whose district includes Queens, said a victory for Mamdani will send a message nationally that a progressive message can prevail.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
In 1939, Riefenstahl followed the Wehrmacht into Poland to film footage of its victories, and paused in the village of Końskie.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
The New York Jets picked up their first win of the season with a comeback victory over Joe Flacco and the Cincinnati Bengals.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for victory
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“Victory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/victory. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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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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