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adjective

Definition of winningnext
1
as in adorable
having qualities that tend to make one loved a particularly pretty and winning child

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2
as in charming
likely or intended to win one's affection flashed a winning smile that soon had us at her beck and call

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winning

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noun

as in win

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winning

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verb

present participle of win
1
as in prevailing
to achieve victory (as in a contest) the kind of person who always has to win—even if the game is just for fun

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2
as in earning
to receive as return for effort win a gold medal in swimming

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3
as in achieving
to obtain (as a goal) through effort won a substantial victory in the struggle for civil rights for all

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Recent Examples of winning
Adjective
Two years after Lindy Ruff, the Sabres’ all-time winningest coach, was hired back for a second stint with the franchise, Buffalo is winning on the ice and partying in the streets. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 6 May 2026 Malone is the winningest coach in Nuggets history, tallying 471 career wins across his career there, while also winning an NBA title in 2023. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
Indeed, between his bat and his glove, Tatis almost single-handedly snapped the surging Mets’ four-game winning streak. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026 But winning is infectious and fuels a desire for more, as Griffin can attest to. — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
Nicole Chung is the author of the award-winning memoir A Living Remedy, which was named a Notable Book by The New York Times and a Best Book of the Year by over a dozen other outlets. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026 From Emmy-winning director Greg Whiteley, Season 4 will follow the 2026-27 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders team as highly competitive auditions give way to training camp and a full NFL season. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for winning
Recent Examples of Synonyms for winning
  1. adorable
  2. charming
  3. win
  4. prevailing
  5. earning
  6. achieving
  7. dear
  8. affecting
Adjective
  • Heading Straight To The Store A shopping trip is certainly the easiest part of a home project, especially with so many adorable storage organizers on the market.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
  • While your pup is adorable, vet visits, grooming, dog food, toys and other everyday costs can add up quickly.
    — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of adorable
Adjective
  • Dykstra’s drawings are beautifully detailed, thoughtful, charming and evocative.
    — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • As the plane descends, a lush landscape of verdant mountains that flow down into charming villages, beaches, and the crystal-clear waters beyond appears.
    — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of charming
Noun
  • With five runs plated in Wednesday’s win, the Yankees, stuck in an extended offensive dry spell, have now scored at least four runs in consecutive games for the first time since July 9-12.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Las Vegas rookies Treydan Stukes, Hezekiah Masses and Jermod McCoy all looked more composed in coverage, and undrafted rookie Devin Lafayette picked off Brett Rypien to secure the win.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of win
Verb
  • Stadium worker wages Sherman said the team’s commitment also includes providing prevailing wages to the stadium operations workers, including concessions and custodial workers.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Carney was known as a diplomat who not only spoke his mind, but was unafraid to challenge prevailing assumptions.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of prevailing
Verb
  • Officials say 15 high school students completed more than 200 hours of training, earning TRUST and Google Data Analytics certifications.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The New Jersey native had likewise joined that low-key critical darling during its third season, and his magnetic turn as Kurt Bunker quickly became a fan favorite — earning him a promotion to series regular ahead of the fourth-and-final season.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of earning
Verb
  • In this week’s issue of PEOPLE, select images from Intimate Audrey offer a closer look at the star’s life outside the spotlight, from her childhood to tender moments with her own family after achieving superstardom.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
  • So achieving old-fashioned summertime bliss is, and perhaps always has been, mostly a matter of privilege.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of achieving
Adjective
  • But don’t worry, dear reader, Coughlan will not disappear completely from the popular Netflix series, set to be released next year.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • On New Year’s Day, a dear friend — fellow comic and hospitality giant Danny Benavente (Dead Flamingo) — unexpectedly died at age 42 while in Greece.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of dear
Adjective
  • Wojnarowicz’s words are immediate and unpolished and affecting, even when he feels betrayed by their limitations.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • And yet, Lestat is so palpably alive, which makes the vocal hardening all the more affecting.
    — Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026
Definition of affecting

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“Winning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winning. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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