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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
The program had six straight non-winning seasons from 2018 to 2023, but a switch flipped in Santee’s first year at the helm in ’24, when Monarch made the second round of the playoffs. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 27 Aug. 2026 If your entry isn't selected in the first week, don't worry—non-winning entries automatically roll over into the next drawing period. — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Noun
The Seattle Seahawks lost their franchise-record winning streak in a 33-31 defeat to the Washington Commanders. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026 The Caravan Is averaging 49 points over a four-game winning streak as senior quarterback Brady Cloherty has developed a strong connection with his many weapons, including senior receiver Quentin Burrell, a Michigan recruit. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
The Oscar-winning actress seems confident about leaving the US, and her kids are deeply worried, according to RadarOnline. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2026 Stop trying to pick the model that will still be winning a year from now. — Doug Shannon, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 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
  • This adorable serving bowl is a fun way to serve Halloween appetizers at your next party.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026
  • But sea otters have not ceased to be adorable — or a keystone species.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of adorable
Adjective
  • The neighborhood/area The fishing village of Conca dei Marini remains a lovely reminder of what this whole coast was once like—sleepy, charming, lost in time.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • This season’s star was the Asa Tote, a large flat architectural shape with asymmetric shoulder straps that shined in its simplicity thanks to the contrasting textures, like in the charming canvas and leather version.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of charming
Noun
  • After a competition win, Fujino remarks that her dream was to see her manga animated, a comment that temporarily splits the two central characters.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
  • In emergency decisions, by contrast, the president has a much stronger track record of wins.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of win
Verb
  • Some also expect that the third-quarter earnings season will confirm that strong corporate fundamentals — not prevailing outside forces — will determine where stocks go next.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The prevailing memory from the game, though, will be Sullivan’s goal.
    — Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of prevailing
Verb
  • Stallone also found work as an usher at a movie theater, earning just $34 a week.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • While De Luca and Abdy had a great run at the box office last year, this year has been littered with myriad misfires including The Bride, The End of Oak Street with no movie earning more than $100M stateside.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of earning
Verb
  • That's a big step toward Verstappen achieving his target of avoiding a first winless season since his 2015 rookie year.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The auditor would examine whether the program is achieving its goals, how to cut the program’s costs by at least 10% annually and other areas.
    — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of achieving
Adjective
  • Here, a very dear, longtime local friend officiated the service with just a few attendees which included a blacktip reef shark and a colony of marine iguanas.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Undeterred, here are the lessons Mackey is holding dear in round two of his entrepreneurial journey.
    — Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of dear
Adjective
  • As previously reported, Folsom’s archival excavation has become one of the more affecting second acts in contemporary music.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Nevertheless, the filmmakers have found an affecting way to dramatize the official line that Oasis are the biggest band in the world.
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of affecting

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“Winning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winning. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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