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 final was over five hours long, with Nadal ultimately triumphing over Daniil Medvedev in five sets. — Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2026 Instead, Gonzalez was influential in stealing possession from Newcastle and moving the home side up the field quickly, with Manchester City triumphing 4-0. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 So Democratic mainstays such as the three-term Colorado Senator Michael Bennet are losing their campaigns, and members of the Democratic Socialists of America are triumphing. — David Brooks, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 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 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

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Attendees were enthusiastic about Talarico’s prospects and the possibility of a Democrat winning statewide in Texas.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Simpson, 60, is a former state Senate president who served in the upper chamber for 10 years before winning the agriculture commissioner position in 2022.

— Liv Caputo, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of winning

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Irish comedian Joanne McNally was first on stage, delighting the packed house with the woes of being single and 40.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026
Instead of delighting fans by paying loving homage to the movies or winning over newcomers with an exciting fresh take on the material, the show fails on both fronts, swinging wildly from one misbegotten idea to the next.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of delighting

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The newest prosecution of Comey, because of a supposedly threatening arrangement of seashells on a beach, is equally unlikely to stand up under prevailing law.

— David Baldacci, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026
This can be especially uncomfortable when the prevailing narrative holds its own special significance, but pondering such complexities strengthens our minds and our spirits.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of prevailing

Verb

Le Guin’s prose and poetry mourn the dead forest and other living Earth beings while exulting at the mountain’s power.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
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