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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
Don Riddell, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Current stars Karim Adeyemi and Julian Ryerson both scored when Dortmund ended their five-year wait for a Klassiker win with a 2-0 triumph at the Allianz in 2024, and Bayern could not beat Niko Kovac’s team home or away en route to reclaiming their Bundesliga crown last season.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The author’s losses were profound, and her protagonist’s desire to triumph over loss is clear.
—Jon Michael Varese, The Atlantic, 28 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Dynasty building Hammon has been enjoying yet another title celebration this week after Las Las Vegas’ most recent triumph.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Current stars Karim Adeyemi and Julian Ryerson both scored when Dortmund ended their five-year wait for a Klassiker win with a 2-0 triumph at the Allianz in 2024, and Bayern could not beat Niko Kovac’s team home or away en route to reclaiming their Bundesliga crown last season.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
After triumphing on the dance show, Allen went on to star in 2010’s Step Up 3D, 2011’s Footloose remake and an episode of American Horror Story in 2011.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The author’s losses were profound, and her protagonist’s desire to triumph over loss is clear.
—Jon Michael Varese, The Atlantic, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumph
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Tisch credits BoxGroup’s unwavering approach with his firm’s enduring success.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Google rival OpenAI has seen success (at least in terms of popularity) with its Sora AI video app and the new Sora 2 model powering it.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 Oct. 2025
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This is not just a victory for her, but for every single survivor of the horrific crimes perpetrated by Epstein and his co-conspirators.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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In their 31-0 victory over the Raiders, the Chiefs covered as an 12 1/2-point favorite and improved to 4-3 against the spread this season.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 Oct. 2025
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Not only did his son create the groundbreaking and award-winning theater production, but the musical also shares a special connection to the beginnings of his relationship with his wife, Luz Towns-Miranda.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Two-time All Pro linebacker James Harrison led a fierce Pittsburgh Steelers defense for years, winning Defensive Player of the Year in 2008.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Moose Jaw was actually unusual for its welcoming of Chinese immigrants, no small achievement in the often violently racist response to Asian immigrants to North America.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
20 Oct. 2025
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Within a remarkably strong competition, our jury is proud to honor this singular achievement.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In both nations, anger prevails for the injustices of those calling themselves saviors.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
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And that, plus the game’s physicality, became the prevailing story.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Gen Alpha’s latest viral catchphrase is baffling adults and delighting kids across the country.—
Kimberly Richardson,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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Even the box will delight your dog.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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And even that accomplishment probably would not send them into the CFP due to the nature of their loss (or losses).—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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The 32-year-old Russian has now added the United States Championship to his accomplishments in WWE.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 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 22 Oct. 2025.
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