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as in successes
a successful result brought about by hard work
getting into Harvard is quite a triumph
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as in victories
an instance of defeating an enemy or opponent
our stunning triumph on the field won us the title of regional champs
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as in wins
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
despite an accident early on, the runner persevered and ultimately triumphed
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as in delights
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 triumphs
Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Cutesy anecdotes alternated with triumphs and tragedies—a school district rescued from a ransomware gang, an iPad salvaged from a plane crash.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
The club's only triumphs with Mbappé came in the UEFA Super Cup and the Intercontinental Cup, both in 2024.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Panelists will share specific examples from their work on Amazon MGM Studios Originals, discussing triumphs, lessons learned, and what’s to come for Prime Video customers.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Over the course of seven years, Madigan was instrumental in a string of remarkable legislative triumphs in Springfield for ComEd.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
There, Quenneville’s triumphs were later tainted by an organizational scandal that left him barred by the league for several seasons prior to joining the Ducks.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
Swift chooses which conflicts to foreground, which triumphs to monumentalize, and which past selves to revisit and revise.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
The spread of colleges into towns and cities across the country, which put a degree within reach of a growing share of the public, is one of the triumphs of postwar America.
—Jeffrey Selingo, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
That faith stems from Veach’s fundamental role in the Chiefs’ rise to five Super Bowls in six seasons and three triumphs.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Cutesy anecdotes alternated with triumphs and tragedies—a school district rescued from a ransomware gang, an iPad salvaged from a plane crash.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
The club's only triumphs with Mbappé came in the UEFA Super Cup and the Intercontinental Cup, both in 2024.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Panelists will share specific examples from their work on Amazon MGM Studios Originals, discussing triumphs, lessons learned, and what’s to come for Prime Video customers.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Over the course of seven years, Madigan was instrumental in a string of remarkable legislative triumphs in Springfield for ComEd.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
There, Quenneville’s triumphs were later tainted by an organizational scandal that left him barred by the league for several seasons prior to joining the Ducks.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
Swift chooses which conflicts to foreground, which triumphs to monumentalize, and which past selves to revisit and revise.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
The spread of colleges into towns and cities across the country, which put a degree within reach of a growing share of the public, is one of the triumphs of postwar America.
—Jeffrey Selingo, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphs
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Israel has also enjoyed a number of military successes against Iran and its Lebanese proxy, the Hezbollah militant group.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The final version released in theaters focuses on Jackson's musical successes and difficult relationship with his father, Joe Jackson (Colman Domingo).—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Mets then rattled off seven consecutive victories, kicking off a dramatic season turnaround that resulted in a trip to the NLCS.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The 54-year-old Tomlin won 193 regular-season games in Pittsburgh, tied with Hall of Famer Chuck Noll for the most victories in franchise history.—
Joe Reedy,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Desperation wins in the playoffs.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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In three games against Escondido this week — Mission Hills wins by 15-2, 9-1 and 10-0 — Mulford, who had a double and triple Friday, was 7 of 12 with 12 RBIs.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
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The obvious stork implication of this wallpaper delights me almost as much as its peel-and-stick quality.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 Apr. 2026
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But Cook’s legacy extends far beyond his supply chain accomplishments.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Dedicated to recognizing those whose accomplishments have profoundly advanced justice and equality, the event will take place on April 29 in Beverly Hills.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Overall, the impression prevails that journalists, at least in routine reporting, use digital tools only as a new access route to established sources.—
Florian Wintterlin,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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Which has left some Democrats sweating the prospect that El-Sayed prevails in August, only to get hammered by Rogers as too far left for a swing state.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There are no sorrows In our lives Nor joys either.—
Ricardo Reis,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The supermodel, 71, snapped a mirror selfie in a black bikini while soaking up the sun — and joys!—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Gigi Hadid speaks onstage during the 12th Breakthrough Prize ceremony, which honors outstanding achievements in the sciences, in Santa Monica, California, on April 18.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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That ambiguity underscores a longstanding industry debate over how to classify achievements that blur the line between acting, voice work and technical artistry.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Triumphs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumphs. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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