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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
Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
None were as memorable for Brockington as the latest triumph.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Reuters, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
The main opposition party there, the CHP, was managing to dent Erdoğan’s popularity by triumphing in successive local elections.
—Kaya Genç, The Dial, 3 Feb. 2026
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Noun
But in Dolce&Gabbana’s hands, the tale is transformed from tragedy to triumph.
—Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
None were as memorable for Brockington as the latest triumph.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
In the women’s event, Czech snowboarder Zuzana Maderova triumphed after teammate and two-time Olympic gold medallist Ester Ledecka was knocked out in the quarterfinals.
—Reuters, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
The main opposition party there, the CHP, was managing to dent Erdoğan’s popularity by triumphing in successive local elections.
—Kaya Genç, The Dial, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumph
Noun
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Contreras sees situational awareness as the key to ABS success.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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Both owe a lot of their success and development to Pomona assistant coach Ben Barrows, Derek’s biological dad and Kalob’s adopted dad.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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The 2016-17 rookie of the year notched the last of his 10 Tour victories at the Baycurrent Classic last October.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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After the election, Fried recalled how Bush had called Zapatero to congratulate him on his victory.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Aztecs won both games amid a six-game winning streak, but attendance dropped in each of their final three home games.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The winning bid for the rare card was placed by venture capitalist AJ Scaramucci, the son of former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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One George reflects on another Bush in his essay on Washington reflected on the first president's willingness to cede power both as the Army's commander and as president, his loyalty to his country and his achievements, including avoiding war and stabilizing a burgeoning economy.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Glenn’s triumph over depression and an eating disorder shows how the sport is finally prioritizing skaters’ well-being alongside athletic achievement and technical excellence.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Still, experts say, in naval combat, the larger force usually prevails.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Sunny skies will prevail as well, pushing afternoon highs to the mid-upper 80s toward the weekend.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Hilke Schellmann,
Scientific American,
17 Feb. 2026
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Every detail has been carefully designed to delight guests, from the private balconies with ocean views to the terraces with hot tubs.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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These unheralded accomplishments reflect why Robert Isom was picked as the successor to his legendary predecessor, Doug Parker, in the first place.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Trained as an attorney, Levine is very proud of his accomplishments, launching his FM station when FM was not doing well.—
Richard Wagoner,
Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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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 23 Feb. 2026.
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