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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
Lewis’s love of jazz in particular was a central inspiration for his work, reflecting the struggles of and triumphs of Black urban life with every vibrant stroke, line, and hue. — Lina Lecaro, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026 Cardi has had quite the year at awards shows, with a trio of wins at May’s American Music Awards and her best female hip-hop artist triumph at June’s BET Awards. — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
Yet when this all really mattered — in the 2025 Abu Dhabi finale, when Verstappen was on pole and more than good enough to triumph over the orange pair with the overwhelming full-backing of Red Bull — McLaren’s approach paid dividends. — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 And insurers — teamed with consumer advocates — triumphed, forcing Newsom to back down. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 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
  • In a defining game that many thought would expose problems masked by UCLA’s early-season success, the Bruins — though imperfect — vociferously announced their arrival to the college football world as legitimate playoff contenders.
    — Elias Esquivel, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Many executives, such as the CEOs of Starbucks and Chipotle for example, tout early-morning work routines as a key to their success.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
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  • On Monday, Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador celebrated that announcement, which followed a victory in a lawsuit Idaho and 14 other states filed against the bureau.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Win or lose, a candidate’s campaign will consume their life and their loved ones’; a victory guarantees their life will change forever.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of victory
Verb
  • The production won the Tony Award for special theatrical event.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Soon, Senior is the new leader of his son’s gang, winning hearts and minds with ’Nam stories and chummy nicknames.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of win
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  • The Nespresso devotee in your life will delight at the chance to try a different classic or limited-edition coffee capsule every day in the lead-up to Christmas.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Tse Yang was the finest Chinese restaurant to open in Madrid, and its crispy Peking Duck has been delighting locals for years.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of delight
Noun
  • Yet the latest proposal seems to undercut some of those achievements, according to its critics.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
  • This is a remarkable achievement, and although outside evidence is limited, researchers generally view it as promising.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of achievement
Verb
  • Warm, mostly dry weather is expected to prevail through the weekend and into early next week, with temperatures in the mid-80s.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Unseasonably high temperatures prevail through Friday, with readings in the 90s across the Sacramento and northern San Joaquin valleys, according to National Weather Service forecasters.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of prevail
Verb
  • 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
Noun
  • Diamond earrings from Daniel’s Jewelers can celebrate everything from a graduation or promotion to a personal accomplishment that deserves considerably more recognition than a congratulatory text.
    — Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The idea came from Christeson’s emphasis on representing and celebrating the style and accomplishments of the actual professional women whom the garments are intended for.
    — Clara Hillis, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
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“Triumph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumph. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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