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noun

ˈtrī-əm(p)f How to pronounce triumph (audio)
Definition of triumphnext
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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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triumph

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verb

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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
Noun
In the end, Gizelle’s team triumphs, prompting more dejection from Vicki. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026 While representing a place of triumph for many, the White House has also been the host to tragedy. — Sophie Clausen, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
Cale Makar threw a dirty hit on Jared McCann, but Makar was suspended for one game, and the Kraken ultimately triumphed in that series. — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 25 July 2026 The Pitt didn’t need the most nominations in order to triumph in Outstanding Drama Series last year. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for triumph
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumph
  1. success
  2. victory
  3. win
  4. delight
  5. achievement
  6. prevail
  7. glory
  8. accomplishment
Noun
  • Like in the Premier League, flick-ons and second-ball chaos is at the root of Coventry’s success in these scenarios.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The right technology, tools, strategy and perspective on what’s changing in the worlds of AI, influencer marketing, e-commerce and beyond are key to future success.
    — Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of success
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  • The Scots, featuring All-American senior wide receiver Wesley Winn, have won two of the past three meetings against King’s Academy, sandwiching a 13-0 loss around a 55-54 overtime win in 2023 and a 28-24 victory last season.
    — Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Joseph Paintsil scored a short-handed goal in the 79th minute to rally the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 1-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday night.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of victory
Verb
  • Now, audiences have a chance to experience the story as a Tony Award-winning musical.
    — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The victory gave the second-place Yankees a four-game winning streak and put them four games behind the first-place Rays.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of win
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  • Fantastic Fest, the most reliably eclectic and unapologetically strange American film festival on the fall calendar, has unveiled a lineup that promises to delight any cinephile whose tastes lie outside the conventional.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Good stories may delight or entertain, anger or outrage, surprise or shock.
    — Greg Borowski, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of delight
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  • The 41-year-old is widely considered one of the best players in history, winning five Ballon d’Or awards in addition to a host of major trophies and record-breaking achievements.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Their statistical achievements are almost impossible to separate from their commercial value.
    — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of achievement
Verb
  • If Paramount prevails in court, it would be paid the bond, thereby compensating for the ticking fees and other costs.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Democratic operators believe Dalton would make the seat competitive if Mills prevails in his primary.
    — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of prevail
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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
  • 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
Definition of glory
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  • The Fishback file James Fishback, with no relevant accomplishments or experience, is running a disgracefully racist and antisemitic campaign marked by demeaning attacks on Donalds, who is Black.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
  • But those accomplishments have done little to turn Jeffries into a recognizable national spokesman for the Democratic Party.
    — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026
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“Triumph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumph. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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