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as in adorable
having qualities that tend to make one loved
a particularly pretty and winning child
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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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as in win
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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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as in earning
to receive as return for effort
win a gold medal in swimming
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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
Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The most winning aspect of Wilder's play is its warmth.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Vrabel was a respected former Titans head coach with a track record of winning and accountability.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
Guardiola’s City team raised the bar even further, winning the title with 100 points (two defeats) in 2017-18 and 98 points (four defeats) a year later.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
The Week 14 Thursday Night Football feature produced more winning bets on the Packers (+3.5) and over the game total in the Lions 34-31 win.
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His way of winning was to be the players’ friend.
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But the token resistance was tough to watch, as was the 19-yard, game-winning touchdown pass to Parkinson, who made a terrific catch over safety Tre’von Moehrig’s head.
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This includes flouncy midi dresses, romantic blouses, and adorable footwear.—
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But no amount of adorable anthropomorphic messaging can account for the screenwriters’ screaming lack of research and zero likable characters.—
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The allure of their relationship is undeniable, but charming as their chemistry is, something is definitely off.—
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For a quintessential small-town Vermont experience, stay at the charming Mad River Barn right around the corner.—
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This is a great win for all domestic violence victims, especially those that are scared to come forward.—
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But the Bears' defense held, and forced an incompletion on Love's final pass of the night, clinching a 31-27 win.—
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Political tension and industrywide uncertainty are the prevailing moods heading into Sunday night’s 83rd Golden Globes hosted by Nikki Glaser, a comic known for her roast appearances.—
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Political tension and industrywide uncertainty are the prevailing moods heading into Sunday night’s 83rd Golden Globes.—
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While many wealthier Americans have enjoyed years of double-digit stock market gains, advancing home prices and rising wages, those earning less have been squeezed by the combination of higher prices, debt and a slowing job market.—
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Current court battles include players seeking to play longer, without lower-college seasons counting against their eligibility, and earning NIL money while doing it.—
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Put a Monogram on It The key to achieving a personalized home lies in those little details.—
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Fixating on the outcome and then having trouble achieving that goal can be discouraging.—
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But beyond his professional accomplishments, Andy was a special person and a dear and loyal friend.—
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Otis… oh, sweet, dear, nerdy Otis.—
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Young actor Owen Cooper makes a brilliant Emmy-winning debut as Jamie, and the scenes between him and his therapist (Erin Doherty) in episode 3 are some of the most affecting examples of storytelling in recent history.—
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One of the most affecting shots shows McCartney glancing forlornly at a seat beside him at the mixing desk.—
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“Winning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winning. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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