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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
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 10 June 2025
By now, most people are aware that Scherzinger’s performance is a triumph, that Jamie Lloyd’s production reimagined and reinvigorated the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical and that the unconventional casting paid off.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 9 June 2025
Sandra Gonzales, Mercury News, 2 June 2025
Thomas triumphed in some of the most daunting hero (or anti-hero) roles that theater offers, including Hamlet, Peer Gynt and Richard III.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 30 May 2025
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Noun
Coco Gauff showcased her unrivaled fortitude in a grueling French Open triumph.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 10 June 2025
By now, most people are aware that Scherzinger’s performance is a triumph, that Jamie Lloyd’s production reimagined and reinvigorated the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical and that the unconventional casting paid off.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 9 June 2025
Verb
Organizers triumphed over adversity — including the last-minute cancellation of one of the headlining acts, fan-favorite Grupo Firme, due to visa issues — and solidified La Onda’s place as the Latin music party to beat in Northern California.
—Sandra Gonzales, Mercury News, 2 June 2025
Thomas triumphed in some of the most daunting hero (or anti-hero) roles that theater offers, including Hamlet, Peer Gynt and Richard III.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumph
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Lean in during hard times to see long-term success.—
Parna Sarkar-Basu,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The film industry is not post-movie stars, and big-name actors still influence audiences’ viewing habits and films’ financial success.—
Clement Obropta,
IndieWire,
16 June 2025
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The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees with a 7-6 victory in Game 5.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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The Florida Panthers are one victory away from a second consecutive Stanley Cup championship.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2025
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The Mercury managed to hold off Breanna Stewart’s 35-point performance by winning the fourth quarter, 25-16, and eventually win the game 89-81 at Barclays Center on Thursday night.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
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The duo wound up the year 8-1, winning the district championship; an injury prevented the pair from competing at state.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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Last year Ruth Reichl, another Los Angeles Times Food vet, received the lifetime achievement award.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2025
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Recipients of the prizes, which honor lifetime achievement, contributions to the state of motion picture arts and sciences and service to the academy are selected by the film academy’s board of governors.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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And Elgin Baylor scored 41 points in Game 7 in 1962 — another Lakers-Celtics matchup — but Boston prevailed in that one as well.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2025
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This, in turn, is because the prevailing ethos in academia reduces the complexities of politics to a crude dichotomy in which everyone who is white is an oppressor of everyone who is not.—
Jay Bergman,
Boston Herald,
21 June 2025
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Anything to do with the arts and the entertainment world will delight you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 June 2025
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All About George, Charlotte, Louis, Archie and Lilibet Prince Louis, 7, Hilariously Copies Big Brother Prince George, 11, Flipping His Hair on Live TV When the royals gathered on the Buckingham Palace balcony for the event's grand finale, the aerial flypast, Prince Louis continued to delight.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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How To Put Leisure Crafting Into Practice The key is choosing activities that are physically and mentally engaging while providing a sense of accomplishment.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement Despite all of these accolades and accomplishments, Nelson has a grander vision for himself.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Time,
20 June 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 28 Jun. 2025.
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