1
as in success
a successful result brought about by hard work
getting into Harvard is quite a triumph
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in victory
an instance of defeating an enemy or opponent
our stunning triumph on the field won us the title of regional champs
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in to win
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
despite an accident early on, the runner persevered and ultimately triumphed
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of triumph
ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
That faith stems from Veach’s fundamental role in the Chiefs’ rise to five Super Bowls in six seasons and three triumphs.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
As the forces of American politics, economics, and culture triumphed over Indigenous lifeways, the frontier moved on to the Ohio River Valley, then Kentucky and Tennessee, and Kansas and Nebraska.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for triumph
Noun
Springer, also seeking a maiden tour triumph, accounted for the final four birdies, highlighted by his 36-foot putt on the par-3 17th.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
That faith stems from Veach’s fundamental role in the Chiefs’ rise to five Super Bowls in six seasons and three triumphs.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
Pogačar triumphed at Milan-San Remo for the first time earlier this year and could win all five this year.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
As the forces of American politics, economics, and culture triumphed over Indigenous lifeways, the frontier moved on to the Ohio River Valley, then Kentucky and Tennessee, and Kansas and Nebraska.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for triumph
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumph
Noun
-
Though her political aspirations didn’t ultimately pan out, Ortega went on to find success in the entertainment industry by landing roles as early as 12, appearing on Jane the Virgin and Stuck in the Middle.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
-
Continenza said success to him will mean continuing to improve finances and ensuring Kodak has a solid succession plan in place to continue its growth.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Smith, who had a single and walk in the victory, stepped up with a running catch in deep center to end the sixth inning.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
-
The Cubs tallied six runs and eight hits over the final three innings against the Dodgers bullpen to rally for a 6-4 victory for their 10th consecutive win.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
This marks their first winning streak of at least seven games within April since 1989 (also seven).—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
-
With the efficient righty throwing to a Red Sox lineup that entered the game 23rd in runs scored and 24th in wRC+, the Yankees won, 4-0.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Gigi Hadid speaks onstage during the 12th Breakthrough Prize ceremony, which honors outstanding achievements in the sciences, in Santa Monica, California, on April 18.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
-
But the novel’s achievement is that we are forced to experience this insight almost bodily.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The orthopedic group filed more than 580 lawsuits against patients from 2019 to 2024, prevailing in most, records show.—
Noam N. Levey,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
-
Whose cultural values should prevail?—
The Know,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
21 Apr. 2026
-
These fans, along with residents, will move around the city to support their team, go to the fan fest and take in all the culinary delights the Heart of America has to offer.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
At a ceremony honoring his storied career, Murphy emphasized that his true legacy is his children, not his professional accomplishments in comedy and film.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
-
Her distraught sister, Jennifer Metayer Smith, gave a moving eulogy on Metayer's accomplishments.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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
Cite this Entry
“Triumph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumph. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
