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Winners

Verb / ˈwɪnɜ:z / Another word for winners — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

People or teams who have won a competition or game.

Synonyms & similar words

achiever loser winner victor succeeder success champions victors conquerors champs heroes triumphers titleholders prizewinners medalists survivors dominators leaders kings queens

Synonyms by register

Formal

victors champions conquerors laureates

Informal

top dogs aces whizzes rock stars

Literary

triumphant victorious ones conquering heroes

Antonyms

losers failures defeated underdogs vanquished suckers chumps

Common collocations

  • proud winners
  • clear winners
  • overall winners
  • big winners
  • winners circle
  • winners and losers
  • winners take all

Word family

noun winner
verb win
adjective winning

Usage note

The word 'winners' is often used in contexts of competition, achievement, or success. It generally carries a positive connotation.

Example sentences

  1. The winners of the race got medals.
  2. The basketball team were the winners of the tournament.
  3. The winners of the game celebrated with high-fives.
  4. The spelling bee winners were happy and proud.
  5. The winners of the award were given a trophy.

Quotes

  • Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing. - Vince Lombardi
  • The winner takes it all, the loser standing small. - ABBA
  • Winners never quit, and quitters never win. - Vince Lombardi

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