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as in successful
having attained a desired end or state of good fortune
the triumphant bidder on the house
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as in proud
having or expressing feelings of joy or triumph
he was positively triumphant when the school troublemaker finally got expelled
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Recent Examples of triumphant
Entertainment Weekly can exclusively report that the former Big Brother winner, who came back to compete this summer on season 27 of the competition franchise, will also be making a triumphant return to her other TV home away from home!
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025
Despite jubilation in much of Europe, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov was less triumphant.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
The musician recently made a return to touring after two years away, performing at Glastonbury in June with a triumphant comeback set.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
As Red Sox players straggled into their clubhouse to prepare the afternoon’s game, the atmosphere was both triumphant and, by their manager’s own admission, feeling the after-effects of Friday night’s clinch celebrations.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025
Despite jubilation in much of Europe, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov was less triumphant.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
The musician recently made a return to touring after two years away, performing at Glastonbury in June with a triumphant comeback set.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
As Red Sox players straggled into their clubhouse to prepare the afternoon’s game, the atmosphere was both triumphant and, by their manager’s own admission, feeling the after-effects of Friday night’s clinch celebrations.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphant
Adjective
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The agency stated that the price adjustments are being implemented to help cover additional handling costs and ensure a successful peak season, according to a news release.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The ensuing era was the group’s most commercially successful, as Beck’s innovative playing embellished the band’s increasingly experimental sound.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Central Texas has a proud tradition of producing and celebrating flavorful sodas.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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The godfather of modern West Indian fast bowling shakes his head slowly, having been reminded what happened the last time his once proud and near-invincible team played Test cricket.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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In the 1820s, Gregor MacGregor announced the discovery of Poyais, a lush and prosperous paradise in Central America.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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Nonetheless, the whole area was prosperous and urban.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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Lee, one of the few female religious leaders of the 18th century, and her followers were known for worshipping through ecstatic song and movement.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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Born in the northern English city of Manchester in 1736, Ann Lee was the charismatic leader of the religious movement that came to be known as the Shakers, for its ecstatic singing and dancing that involved shaking.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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Such was the size of the crowd near the bar, that arena staff were left to direct punters through the jubilant mob with the focus and movements of a team of aircraft marshals.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
19 Sep. 2025
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The best dress came out in a jubilant bright red.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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Branch said one final time, then jumped into the air a few times before disappearing into a mass of teammates — exultant, relieved and … lucky.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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June 11, 2025 Music 13 of the late Brian Wilson’s finest songs to revisit Wilson leaves a singularly inventive, exultant body of work that scripted California to the world.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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Jean stepped out as Nia approached—lean and arrogant, a cigarette pinched between her lips.—
David Wright Faladé,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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Gil, her nemesis, is hot, arrogant and unfortunately extremely kissable.—
Audrey Goldberg Ruoff,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Triumphant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumphant. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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