Victory
noun
A success or triumph over an enemy or obstacle.
The election result was seen as a great victory for the ruling party.
Often appears as...
- win a victory
- claim a victory
noun
The act of defeating an opponent in a game.
With that last goal, our team sealed their victory.
Often appears as...
- seal a victory
- secure a victory
noun
An achievement of mastery or success in a struggle or endeavor against odds or difficulties.
After months of hard work, I finally achieved a victory in my career.
Often appears as...
- achieve a victory
- reach a victory
noun
A success or triumph over an enemy or obstacle.
The election result was seen as a great victory for the ruling party.
Often appears as...
- win a victory
- claim a victory
noun
The act of defeating an opponent in a game.
With that last goal, our team sealed their victory.
Often appears as...
- seal a victory
- secure a victory
noun
An achievement of mastery or success in a struggle or endeavor against odds or difficulties.
After months of hard work, I finally achieved a victory in my career.
Often appears as...
- achieve a victory
- reach a victory
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Competitive Context
Used when discussing outcomes of competitions, like sports or elections, where there are clear opponents.
The underdog team's unexpected victory was the talk of the nation.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Sometimes used metaphorically to describe overcoming personal challenges or societal issues.
Her victory over addiction inspired many others to seek help.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just War
While 'victory' is often associated with war, it's also broadly used to describe success in peaceful contexts.
The court's decision was a victory for environmental activists.
Pro Tip 1/3Competitive Context
Used when discussing outcomes of competitions, like sports or elections, where there are clear opponents.
The underdog team's unexpected victory was the talk of the nation.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Sometimes used metaphorically to describe overcoming personal challenges or societal issues.
Her victory over addiction inspired many others to seek help.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just War
While 'victory' is often associated with war, it's also broadly used to describe success in peaceful contexts.
The court's decision was a victory for environmental activists.
Pro Tip 1/3Competitive Context
Used when discussing outcomes of competitions, like sports or elections, where there are clear opponents.
The underdog team's unexpected victory was the talk of the nation.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Sometimes used metaphorically to describe overcoming personal challenges or societal issues.
Her victory over addiction inspired many others to seek help.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just War
While 'victory' is often associated with war, it's also broadly used to describe success in peaceful contexts.
The court's decision was a victory for environmental activists.
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SpaceX's plan to fly you...
And so we're marching steadily along but we're certainly not claiming victory yet. I mean, the impact of that, obviously, if that happened to the world, of connectivity everywhere, would be pretty radical, and perhaps mainly for good -- I mean, it changes a lot if suddenly everyone can connect cheaply.
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The secrets of learning...
I was so happy and motivated that I just kept on watching that day two more episodes, and as I kept watching, I had more and more of those moments of understanding, these little victories, and step by step, I got to a level where I could use the language freely and fluently to express anything.
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The philosophy of...
After his release and eventual victory, Mandela stressed peace and reconciliation, believing that while the injustices of the past couldn't be changed, his people could confront them in the present and seek to build a better, more just future.
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How playing sports...
The victory of the underdog over the favored team. The last minute penalty shot that wins the tournament. The high-energy training montages. Many people love to glorify victory on the playing field, cheer for favorite teams, and play sports.
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Is the world getting...
As the spiral of recursive improvement gathers momentum, we eke out victories against the forces that grind us down, not least the darker parts of our own nature. We penetrate the mysteries of the cosmos, including life and mind.
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The myth of Hercules: 12...
and earned a place in the divine pantheon. But his victory held an even deeper importance. In overcoming the chaotic and monstrous forces of the world, the hero swept away what remained of the Titans’ primordial order,
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Giving checkmate is...
11 respective world champions after those championships tournaments challenges fights victories I have a new
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Best of Penguins PIPE Top 5...
her mate cheers her own this time she's clinched it she slapped her way to victory
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Eagle vs. Sea Snake PIPE...
well deserved victory lap to the cheers of the throttle
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Eagle vs. Sea Snake PIPE...
well deserved victory lap to the cheers of the throng
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SpaceX's plan to fly you...
And so we're marching steadily along but we're certainly not claiming victory yet. I mean, the impact of that, obviously, if that happened to the world, of connectivity everywhere, would be pretty radical, and perhaps mainly for good -- I mean, it changes a lot if suddenly everyone can connect cheaply.
Video examples
The secrets of learning...
I was so happy and motivated that I just kept on watching that day two more episodes, and as I kept watching, I had more and more of those moments of understanding, these little victories, and step by step, I got to a level where I could use the language freely and fluently to express anything.
Video examples
The philosophy of...
After his release and eventual victory, Mandela stressed peace and reconciliation, believing that while the injustices of the past couldn't be changed, his people could confront them in the present and seek to build a better, more just future.
Video examples
How playing sports...
The victory of the underdog over the favored team. The last minute penalty shot that wins the tournament. The high-energy training montages. Many people love to glorify victory on the playing field, cheer for favorite teams, and play sports.
Video examples
Is the world getting...
As the spiral of recursive improvement gathers momentum, we eke out victories against the forces that grind us down, not least the darker parts of our own nature. We penetrate the mysteries of the cosmos, including life and mind.
Video examples
The myth of Hercules: 12...
and earned a place in the divine pantheon. But his victory held an even deeper importance. In overcoming the chaotic and monstrous forces of the world, the hero swept away what remained of the Titans’ primordial order,
Video examples
Giving checkmate is...
11 respective world champions after those championships tournaments challenges fights victories I have a new
Video examples
Best of Penguins PIPE Top 5...
her mate cheers her own this time she's clinched it she slapped her way to victory
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Eagle vs. Sea Snake PIPE...
well deserved victory lap to the cheers of the throttle
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Eagle vs. Sea Snake PIPE...
well deserved victory lap to the cheers of the throng
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Joyce Meyer
American Author
Our words will either bring life and victory or death and destruction. If we want to be happy, we have to be serious about speaking words of life that line up with God's Word.
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Rush Limbaugh
American Entertainer
Money is the fuel that makes political victory possible. Sadly, folks, in many cases it's more important than ideas. And this is what turns off so many people to politics.
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Frank Lloyd Wright
American Architect
Life always rides in strength to victory, not through internationalism... but only through the direct responsibility of the individual.
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Calvin Coolidge
American President
No nation ever had an army large enough to guarantee it against attack in time of peace, or ensure it of victory in time of war.
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Golda Meir
Israeli Leader
It is true we have won all our wars, but we have paid for them. We don't want victories anymore.
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Lou Holtz
American Coach
For victory in life, we've got to keep focused on the goal, and the goal is Heaven.
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Julian Lincoln Simon
American Educator
The increase in the world's population represents our victory against death.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
American Philosopher
The real and lasting victories are those of peace, and not of war.
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Franz Kafka
Novelist
One must not cheat anyone, not even the world of its victory.
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Jillian Michaels
American Athlete
It's important in life to celebrate any victory in life.
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Joyce Meyer
American Author
Our words will either bring life and victory or death and destruction. If we want to be happy, we have to be serious about speaking words of life that line up with God's Word.
Quote examples
Rush Limbaugh
American Entertainer
Money is the fuel that makes political victory possible. Sadly, folks, in many cases it's more important than ideas. And this is what turns off so many people to politics.
Quote examples
Frank Lloyd Wright
American Architect
Life always rides in strength to victory, not through internationalism... but only through the direct responsibility of the individual.
Quote examples
Calvin Coolidge
American President
No nation ever had an army large enough to guarantee it against attack in time of peace, or ensure it of victory in time of war.
Quote examples
Golda Meir
Israeli Leader
It is true we have won all our wars, but we have paid for them. We don't want victories anymore.
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Lou Holtz
American Coach
For victory in life, we've got to keep focused on the goal, and the goal is Heaven.
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Julian Lincoln Simon
American Educator
The increase in the world's population represents our victory against death.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
American Philosopher
The real and lasting victories are those of peace, and not of war.
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Franz Kafka
Novelist
One must not cheat anyone, not even the world of its victory.
Quote examples
Jillian Michaels
American Athlete
It's important in life to celebrate any victory in life.
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