a person or thing that wins a person or thing that seems sure to win or succeed
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win•ner
(win′ər),USA pronunciation n.
- a person or thing that wins;
victor. - winner take all, a situation or outcome whereby the winner receives all the prizes or rewards.
- 1325–75; Middle English; see win, -er1
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