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as in success
a successful result brought about by hard work
getting into Harvard is quite a triumph
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as in victory
an instance of defeating an enemy or opponent
our stunning triumph on the field won us the title of regional champs
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as in to win
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
despite an accident early on, the runner persevered and ultimately triumphed
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as in to joy
to feel or express joy or triumph
the team triumphed by hoisting their coach into the air and carrying her off the field
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Recent Examples of triumph
Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
But the country does face serious economic challenges, many of which arise at least in part from the very industrial policies that have led to its triumphs.
—Dan Wang, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
John Wenzel, Denver Post, 31 July 2025
Despite its strengths, SpaceX couldn’t triumph in this new age, because the idea of commercialization was inherently flawed.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 28 July 2025
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Noun
The pairing of Hambling and Robertson is a curatorial triumph.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
But the country does face serious economic challenges, many of which arise at least in part from the very industrial policies that have led to its triumphs.
—Dan Wang, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
The touring Broadway version, which triumphed in Denver during its initial visit in April 2025, is a must-see for Broadway fans looking for a visual and auditory feast, as well as some lovely escapism.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 31 July 2025
Despite its strengths, SpaceX couldn’t triumph in this new age, because the idea of commercialization was inherently flawed.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumph
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But until the most recent flight test, Starship had struggled in 2025 to repeat the successes of previous missions in 2024.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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The most likely pathway for success will be in European courts, specifically the European Court of Human Rights.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The Aces have won four in a row and six of their last seven, with their last contest being a tighter-than-expected 94-86 victory over the Connecticut Sun.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Royals began their 10-game homestand with a series victory over the Washington Nationals.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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Reserve a table and get food and drink specials – league commissioners get $50 Kickback Cards, other team owners get $5 – and have a chance to win $1,000.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
31 Aug. 2025
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Arizona Revised Statute 5-573 indicates that those who win prizes over $100,000 can stay request to remain permanently anonymous.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Among its notable achievements is its ranking of 176 in 2022 on the Inc. 5000's list of the fastest-growing 500 companies, as well as its ranking as number two in the Legal Division on the same list.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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In 2023, Guinness formally named Swift a World Records Icon in recognition of her achievements across music, film, and now podcasting.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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This wasn’t authentic doubles tennis, but quality prevailed in the end as holders Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori beat Casper Ruud and Iga Swiatek in a thrilling final on Wednesday night.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Consistency prevails — and trust in those who trust in you.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Aug. 2025
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Hilariously The dog's reaction in the viral clip has delighted TikTok users.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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In a photo shared on Instagram, Eden struck her signature genie pose, delighting her nearly 130,000 followers.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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These accomplishments included flying three consecutive times halfway around the world before splashing down as planned in the Indian Ocean, and, in October, the first of three successful returns of the Super Heavy rocket booster to the launch pad.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Most of these accomplishments fill the young GM with pride, but the lack of playoff victories is not lost on him, either.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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Messi, at 35, led his country to glory against France, winning soccer’s ultimate prize in a pulsating match that finished 3-3 after extra time and had to be settled by a nerve-wracking penalty shootout.—
Patrick Smith,
NBC News,
19 Dec. 2022
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If Harris can bring together a family with Indian, African, and Jewish heritage, America can glory in its diversity.—
Fintan O’Toole,
The New York Review of Books,
26 Aug. 2020
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“Triumph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumph. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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