victory speech
Champion's triumphant remarks
A victory speech is an address given by a winner—typically a political candidate after an election, but also athletes after championships or anyone celebrating a significant triumph.
The speech usually thanks supporters, acknowledges opponents graciously, and outlines hopes for the future: She gave her victory speech to a cheering crowd at campaign headquarters.
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- election nightWhen winners are announced
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
- standing ovationApplause while risen
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- ceremonial speecheseulogy, commencement address, inaugural address, farewell address, wedding toast
- War Speechesdeclaration of war, war declaration, finest hour, never surrender, day of infamy
- political theaterkabuki, agitprop, grandstanding, political drama, posturing
- campaigningcandidate, campaign signs, canvassing, campaign manager, fundraising
- speechesaddresses, lecture, soliloquy, monologue, oration
- victory celebrationsparade, triumph, trophy lift, champagne spray, fireworks
victory speechconcession speech
Loser's formal acknowledgment speech
concession · resignation speech · farewell address · capitulation · resignation letter
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