Definitions of winner
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a person with a record of successes“only winners need apply”
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failure, loser, nonstarter, unsuccessful person
a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently
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first lady
the leading woman in an art or profession
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great
a person who has achieved distinction and honor in some field
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highflier, highflyer
a person of great ability and ambition
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natural
someone regarded as certain to succeed
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sleeper
an unexpected achiever of success
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failure, loser, nonstarter, unsuccessful person
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the contestant who wins the contest
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synonyms:
victor
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contestee
a winner (of a race or an election etc.) whose victory is contested
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medalist, medallist
someone who has won a medal
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upsetter
an unexpected winner; someone who defeats the favorite competitor
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walloper
a winner by a wide margin
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contestant
a person who participates in competitions
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a gambler who wins a bet
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loser
a gambler who loses a bet
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lottery winner, prize winner
the winner of a lottery
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gambler
a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
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loser
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