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 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 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

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All the drama from last week’s showdown with the season-21 designers is resolved by season 22 winning the unconventional-materials challenge.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
The screenplay placed second in the horror category at the 2025 Slamdance Screenplay Competition, winning Filmmatic’s Horror/Thriller Screenplay Awards, and selected for the 2026 Grey List.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026

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Remmick, Jimmy Crystal and Larry Lamb share an unrelenting desire to entertain, whether performing music outside a juke joint, indulging amusement with graphic violence or delighting the British reading public with scandal and drama.

— Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
The developers masterfully introduce these wrinkles in each world, giving players a chance to master them, while also delighting players with amazing levels, where Emi faces the unexpected.

— Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of delighting

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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