as in winner
one that defeats an enemy or opponent
hailed as conqueror of the barbarian forces
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Recent Examples of conqueror
In other societies, including those of Latin America, the line between conqueror and conquered has, through language, intermarriage and the exchange of customs and food, been partially effaced.
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Andrew Moore, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The book chronicles the life of Helena of Constantinople, whose son was Roman conqueror Constantine I.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
The land fell to the Mongols in an era that would later be named the Yuan Dynasty, and the conquerors established centralized bureaucracy, trade, taxation and a capital.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
The Mongol Empire was led by Genghis Khan, a conqueror who united the Mongolian tribes across Asia.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
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Andrew Moore, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The book chronicles the life of Helena of Constantinople, whose son was Roman conqueror Constantine I.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
The land fell to the Mongols in an era that would later be named the Yuan Dynasty, and the conquerors established centralized bureaucracy, trade, taxation and a capital.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
The Mongol Empire was led by Genghis Khan, a conqueror who united the Mongolian tribes across Asia.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conqueror
Noun
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Down a goal late to Italy, 19-year-old Michelle Agyemang equalized in stoppage time, and Chloe Kelly scored the winner in the 119th minute.—
Jenny Catlin,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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Host Julie Chen Moonves revealed the winner to the houseguests, who then discussed the vote.—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
Noun
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The victors tomorrow will be the first world champions of the tournament’s new era.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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However, multiple Jeopardy victors who are also married to past winners spoke up online, noting that several other couples had already earned the same distinction.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
3 July 2025
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“Conqueror.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conqueror. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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