win·ner

[win-er]
noun
1.
a person or thing that wins; victor.
2.
winner take all, a situation or outcome whereby the winner receives all the prizes or rewards.

Origin:
1325–75; Middle English; see win, -er1

non·win·ner, noun
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winner (ˈwɪnə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  a person or thing that wins
2.  informal a person or thing that seems sure to win or succeed

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Winner is always a great word to know.
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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winner definition


  1. n.
    an excellent person or thing. : This one is a real winner.
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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Example sentences
At that time, readers can vote online for one readers' choice winner.
However younger he be, however stronger, he tamely suffers himself to be bound
  and sold by the winner.
Hats on to the winner, not hats off-and don't even think about a fascinator.
Each winner receives a reproduction of the sculpture.
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