victory lap
Celebratory post-competition circuit
A victory lap is a circuit around a track or field taken by a winner to acknowledge the crowd's applause.
The term extends to any celebratory display after an achievement: After the deal closed, the CEO went on a victory lap of media appearances.
Sometimes used sarcastically when someone celebrates prematurely or excessively.
Defeating and seizing control
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- gloryExalted honor and praise
- supremacyHighest rank or power
vindication · champion · winning · prevailing · overcoming · heroism · crowning · coronation
Ceremonial public procession
- cheeringVocal encouragement given
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
- jubilationIntense, expressive happiness
- fanfareCeremonial brass announcement
fireworks · ovation · festivity · revelry · toast · exultation · elation · gala
Offering of respect
- homageExpression of deep respect
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- kudosPraise and honor
- commendationFormal expression of approval
honor · acknowledgment · appreciation · salute · praise · respect · credit · validation
Closed electrical pathway
- trackPath or monitored route
- ovalElongated rounded shape
- grandstandTiered spectator seating structure
- checkered flagRacing's final signal
podium · pitstop · speedway · pace car · NASCAR · Formula One · Indy · burnout
Concluding part of performance
- culminationHighest or final point
- capstoneTopmost stone of structure
- climaxPoint of greatest intensity
- denouementStory's final unraveling
swan song · last hurrah · farewell · completion · conclusion · wrap-up · sign-off · sendoff
conquest
Defeating and seizing control
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- gloryExalted honor and praise
supremacy · vindication · champion · winning · prevailing · overcoming · heroism · crowning · coronation · clinching
parade
Ceremonial public procession
- cheeringVocal encouragement given
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
- jubilationIntense, expressive happiness
fanfare · fireworks · ovation · festivity · revelry · toast · exultation · elation · gala · fete
tribute
Offering of respect
commendation · honor · acknowledgment · appreciation · salute · praise · respect · credit · validation · endorsement
circuit
Closed electrical pathway
- trackPath or monitored route
- ovalElongated rounded shape
- grandstandTiered spectator seating structure
checkered flag · podium · pitstop · speedway · pace car · NASCAR · Formula One · Indy · burnout · donuts
finale
Concluding part of performance
- culminationHighest or final point
- capstoneTopmost stone of structure
- climaxPoint of greatest intensity
denouement · swan song · last hurrah · farewell · completion · conclusion · wrap-up · sign-off · sendoff · crowning moment
- Big momentsfireworks, eclipse, grand finale, standing ovation, touchdown
- sporting conventionshandshake, coin toss, coin flip, anthem, national anthem
- winner'strophy, medal, crown, cup, ribbon
- celebrationsgraduation, festival, party, wedding, fireworks
- competitioncompete, competitor, contender, winner, sports
- OlympicsOlympics, Olympic Games, Summer Olympics, Winter Olympics, Olympic medal
victory lapwalk of shame
Post-hookup morning departure
defeat · concession · surrender · capitulation · consolation
victory laprace
Competition of speed
competition · heat · qualifying round · main event · battle
victory lapwalk of shame
Post-hookup morning departure
elimination · disqualification · early exit · washout · DNF