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as in successful
having attained a desired end or state of good fortune
the triumphant bidder on the house
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as in proud
having or expressing feelings of joy or triumph
he was positively triumphant when the school troublemaker finally got expelled
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Recent Examples of triumphant
The undeniably robust 82nd edition of the Venice International Film Festival has come to a triumphant finish.
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
Spanning over 20 years of Martin’s life, Michôd and Mirrah Foulkes’ screenplay (with story by Katherine Fugate) leans into the general shape of the triumphant sports story — rising talent, gritty road to glory, many setbacks, eventual big win — but reimagines it as a much more common tale.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Like this year’s reunion shows, Turnpike Troubadours, who themselves went through a rough breakup and triumphant reunion, will co-headline.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
The triumphant story often taught in American schools sees the integration of Central High as an end point — but the story actually continued for another six decades.
—Time, 4 Sep. 2025
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
Spanning over 20 years of Martin’s life, Michôd and Mirrah Foulkes’ screenplay (with story by Katherine Fugate) leans into the general shape of the triumphant sports story — rising talent, gritty road to glory, many setbacks, eventual big win — but reimagines it as a much more common tale.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Like this year’s reunion shows, Turnpike Troubadours, who themselves went through a rough breakup and triumphant reunion, will co-headline.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
The triumphant story often taught in American schools sees the integration of Central High as an end point — but the story actually continued for another six decades.
—Time, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphant
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Nolan made a successful political comeback as then-President Barack Obama won a second term.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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In Season 1, viewers met exotic dancer Kimmie, a victim of abuse and an underground human trafficking operation, as her life deeply intersects with the Bellaires — a wealthy, powerful family running a successful hair care business in Chicago.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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As Cantillo dissected his outing, Hedges peered over at him, beaming like a proud father.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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But the proud Eugene will not hear of it.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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The once-prosperous toy store chain had collapsed in bankruptcy and shuttered all its stores several years ago.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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May many more young conservatives stand up and continue his efforts in pursuit of a freer, safer and more prosperous America.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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The prose is ecstatic and freaky and muscular.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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If this game was a sign of things to come, Green Bay fans should be ecstatic.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Attorney General Tim Griffin, whose office defended the state and the Racing Commission members, was jubilant over the ruling.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Aug. 2025
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The mood at the auction house was jubilant.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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June 11, 2025 Music 13 of the late Brian Wilson’s finest songs to revisit Wilson leaves a singularly inventive, exultant body of work that scripted California to the world.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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The exultant right-wing influencers who cheer on MAGA’s sassy clapback anti-diplomacy should remember that insulting another country’s politicians is like insulting someone else’s family.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2025
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These early years emphasized goofiness, offensiveness, and mocking arrogant celebrities who pushed their platforms at award shows.—
Chris Yogerst,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Aug. 2025
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The announcement was made during a backstage segment involving NXT General Manager Ava and the arrogant superstar Lexis King.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Triumphant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumphant. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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