winning streak
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Definition
Noun: A consecutive series of victories or successes in a competitive activity, such as sports, games, or business.
Usage
A "winning streak" describes an unbroken sequence of wins. It emphasizes momentum and continued success over a period of time. - The team's confidence grew during their long winning streak. - After five consecutive victories, the chess player is on a remarkable winning streak.
Advanced Usage
- "to be on a winning streak": to be currently experiencing a series of wins.
- The company is on a winning streak with its latest products.
- "to have a winning streak": to possess or have had a series of wins.
- They had a winning streak that lasted the entire season.
- "to break/carry a winning streak": to end or to continue a series of wins.
- The underdog team finally broke the champion's winning streak.
Variants and Related Words
- Streak (noun): A continuous period of specified success or luck (e.g., , ).
- Run (noun): A continuous sequence of similar events (e.g., ).
Synonyms
- String of wins: A series of victories.
- Run of success: A period of consecutive successful outcomes.
- Hot streak: A period of sustained success or good luck.
Antonyms
- Losing streak: A consecutive series of losses.
- Slump: A period of poor performance or decline.