triumphalism

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Recent Examples of triumphalism But there is a twist beneath Trump's triumphalism—the power to make the cuts comes from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, which was passed by Democrats and signed into law by then President Joe Biden. Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025 Recent scholarship about the holiday marks a departure from the celebration of settler triumphalism once encapsulated in President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s 1937 proclamation of Columbus Day. JSTOR Daily, 11 Oct. 2025 Moreover, a side-by-side comparison between past and present Superman franchise installments underscores what would appear to be a softening market for uniquely American superhero triumphalism. Chris Lee, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025 Beijing’s triumphalism has stoked fears in the United States that China will capitalize on the shifting strategic landscape in Central Asia. Seth G. Jones, Foreign Affairs, 13 Sep. 2021 See All Example Sentences for triumphalism
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Noun
  • Some officials announced the recent reversal with a bit of boastfulness, others with a hint of relief.
    Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
  • And there are those who misconstrue a factual anecdote for boastfulness.
    Oc Register, Oc Register, 18 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Those rivalries, bravado and score-settling led to the carnage, Ng argued Monday.
    Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026
  • Also assisting Schuemann is his bravado.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 June 2026
Noun
  • Needless to say there was no second date, and, eventually though painfully, my own arrogance had some of its rough edges worn down.
    Phil Plait, Scientific American, 26 June 2026
  • In Episode 3, Harris discussed the early arrogance of the founding fathers who made proposals for America's independence and questioned who was entitled to freedom.
    Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • The conceit is saved from vainglory by the gravity Cage brings to the performance.
    Isaac Butler, The New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2023
  • That’s the mantra for wide receivers, a group long known for their vainglory.
    Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2023
Noun
  • But the timing — 1774 — and Gwinnett’s swagger positioned him to be a force in patriot politics.
    Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 30 June 2026
  • At Caspian’s Cocktails & Caviar, Caesars Palace, they are known bringing rockstar swagger to traditional indulgence, including its menu of playful twists on classic caviar pairings.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Victor Lindelof’s pre-match comments smacked of bombast and confidence, the sort of words which are said but not meant, platitudes used to motivate rather than to be sworn under oath.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 15 June 2026
  • The documentary’s contradiction is right there, enthralling us with the wild achievements Potter pulled off and frustrating us with his bombast, leading us to ponder whether, as The Dark Wizard suggests, either could exist without the other.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Noun
  • This is another stride of lyricism, philosophy, I’m-the-best braggadocio, bravado.
    New York Times, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
  • But for everything Gates said that might appeal to a frustrated Democrat like me, his Huntington Beach braggadocio continually won out.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • However, in the wrong hands, being silent can signal disdain and superciliousness.
    Matteo Atti, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

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“Triumphalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumphalism. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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