as in winner
one that defeats an enemy or opponent
hailed as conqueror of the barbarian forces
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Recent Examples of conqueror
In other societies, including those of Latin America, the line between conqueror and conquered has, through language, intermarriage and the exchange of customs and food, been partially effaced.
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Andrew Moore, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The book chronicles the life of Helena of Constantinople, whose son was Roman conqueror Constantine I.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
The land fell to the Mongols in an era that would later be named the Yuan Dynasty, and the conquerors established centralized bureaucracy, trade, taxation and a capital.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
The Mongol Empire was led by Genghis Khan, a conqueror who united the Mongolian tribes across Asia.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
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Andrew Moore, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The book chronicles the life of Helena of Constantinople, whose son was Roman conqueror Constantine I.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
The land fell to the Mongols in an era that would later be named the Yuan Dynasty, and the conquerors established centralized bureaucracy, trade, taxation and a capital.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
The Mongol Empire was led by Genghis Khan, a conqueror who united the Mongolian tribes across Asia.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conqueror
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The winner’s share for the U.S. Open has nearly doubled since 2021, when Jon Rahm earned $2.25 million, while the bump is 50% at the British Open.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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The nine-time Grammy winner most recently stepped out to the world premiere of Smurfs in Brussels, Belgium, on June 28 with Rocky.—
Angelina Liu,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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This fake dating trope may sound cute at first, but things quickly take a horrifying turn when it’s announced that the 75th Games will break from tradition and draw contestants from the pool of past victors.—
Kelly Martinez Published,
EW.com,
5 July 2025
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Even if a voter’s top choice doesn’t have enough support to win, their rankings of other candidates still play a role in determining the victor.—
David B. Caruso,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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“Conqueror.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conqueror. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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