TRIUMPHING Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

triumphing

verb

present participle of triumph

as in winning

to achieve victory (as in a contest) despite an accident early on, the runner persevered and ultimately triumphed

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as in delighting

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 triumphing The Entertainer of the Year award went to Cody Johnson, triumphing over fellow nominees Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen and Lainey Wilson. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 June 2026 They were outplayed by Japan in the last 16 in Qatar but held out for a 1-1 draw before triumphing on penalties. — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 15 June 2026 Beaches in Hawaii and Florida top the list for 2026, triumphing across criteria including clear waters and swimmability. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 23 May 2026 But even death can’t stop these true lovebirds from triumphing. — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026 But even death can't stop these true lovebirds from triumphing. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026 The hope that this motto refers to is the hope of the resurrection – of life triumphing over death – as reflected in the golden cross. — Mathew Schmalz, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026 The Boston ball club will look to take their first series win, after triumphing 3-0 on Opening Day Thursday. — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 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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Wyatt Langford then hit one off the fence to drive in the winning run.

— Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
Conine certainly did his part to keep the Marlins’ winning ways going after Miami had a rocky start to the game on Thursday.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

Definition of winning

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The Dutch were the neutral’s favourites throughout World Cup 1974, their Total Football taking the game to a new level, and delighting supporters with their fluidity, high defensive line and commitment to keep on attacking.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 1 July 2026
The last two songs ended in all-out thrash conflagrations, delighting the slam-dancers at the center of the floor.

— Steve Knopper, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2026

Definition of delighting

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The compliance system usage fee would cover enforcement of city contract provisions on contractors, including prevailing wage and living wage rules.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
These include labor regulations such as prevailing wage obligations and environmental mandates such as the requirement that all new construction include solar panels.

— Wayne Winegarden, Oc Register, 9 July 2026

Definition of prevailing

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Jenner, like her sister Kim Kardashian, has often turned to Margiela for her most major moments, with an affinity for the house’s sensual, body-exulting designs.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
And then there was CMAT, the Irish singer who has already become a European sensation, exulting in a sensational reception for her mainstage set at GJWW, which some attendees went online to cite as the most thrilling full-length performance of the weekend.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026