winners circle
Champion's gathering spot
The winner's circle is the area at a racetrack where the winning horse and jockey gather for photographs and ceremonies after a race.
Figuratively, it means a position of success or victory: After years of struggling, she finally made it to the winner's circle.
Usually spelled winner's circle, with the apostrophe.
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- trophyAward for winning
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- victoryDefeating an opponent
- victory lapCelebratory post-competition circuit
first place · wreath · laurels · triple crown · celebration · standing ovation · gold medal · racing · photo finish · horse · jockey · checkered flag · applause · prize · glory · triumphant · hall of fame · finish line
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- racetrackpit lane, starting line, starting gate, finish line, starting grid
- off-roadingoff-road, 4x4s, ATVs, 4WD, four-wheel drive
- venue featuresstage, seating, tables, chairs, lighting
- horsemanshipriding lesson, riding lessons, riding school, riding schools, riding instructor
- Endurance RacingLe Mans, endurance race, 24 hour race, Sebring, Daytona
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Tournament path after defeat
last place · also-rans · dead last · loser's bracket · wooden spoon
winners circleobscurity
State of being unknown
anonymity · skid row · out in the cold · forgotten · overlooked
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