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predictable winner
/prɪˈdɪktəbəl ˈwɪnər/
an expected or obvious victor
In the championship, the defending champions were the predictable winners.
The defending champions were expected to win easily.
informal
a person, team, or entity that is widely expected to win a competition or contest
The incumbent was the predictable winner in the local election.
The current officeholder was expected to win the election easily.
Despite the underdog's strong performance, the predictable winner still claimed victory.
Even though the underdog performed well, the expected winner still won.
This phrase is often used in sports, politics, or business contexts where the outcome is seen as certain.
Collocations
predictable winner inan expected victor in a specific contextunexpectedly became the predictable winnersurprisingly became the obvious victor
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
Use this phrase when the outcome is widely anticipated, not when there is genuine uncertainty.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
Using this phrase too frequently can make commentary seem repetitive or uninspired.
Word Origin
Combination of 'predictable' (able to be predicted) and 'winner' (one who wins). The phrase emerged in the late 20th century to describe outcomes that are widely anticipated.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in sports commentary, political analysis, and business reporting to describe a result that was widely expected.
Word Breakdown
predictable
able to be predicted or foreseen
adjectivewinner
a person or entity that wins a competition
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