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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
Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 3 June 2026
Of course, by the end of the film good triumphs over evil, but as far as the acting victory is concerned, there’s no contest.
—Jeffrey Ressner, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
The event highlights the triumphs of former foster youth and raises funds for job skills programs, internships, and mentorship.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
Through her social media platform, Walking With Ava, Costa began documenting both the realities and triumphs of life with a spinal cord injury.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Victory for Lewis George would be the latest in a string of triumphs for proudly socialist politicians, including, most notably, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
But this year’s iteration of the Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson, has, so far, erased all of the tales of tragedy and small triumphs that never came to fruition.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
American successes and failures played out in front of the world, while the Soviets often celebrated their triumphs and concealed their setbacks.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 May 2026
The Drama Desk Awards have long foreshadowed triumphs at the Tony Awards.
—Marc Hershberg, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Roberto Andrés, The Dial, 28 May 2026
Noun
The Traitors winner Rob Rausch and contestant Lisa Rinna were named the respective Male and Female Star of the Year, and show’s five triumphs were enough to put Peacock atop the leader board among platforms.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 3 June 2026
Of course, by the end of the film good triumphs over evil, but as far as the acting victory is concerned, there’s no contest.
—Jeffrey Ressner, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
The event highlights the triumphs of former foster youth and raises funds for job skills programs, internships, and mentorship.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
Through her social media platform, Walking With Ava, Costa began documenting both the realities and triumphs of life with a spinal cord injury.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Victory for Lewis George would be the latest in a string of triumphs for proudly socialist politicians, including, most notably, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
But this year’s iteration of the Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson, has, so far, erased all of the tales of tragedy and small triumphs that never came to fruition.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
American successes and failures played out in front of the world, while the Soviets often celebrated their triumphs and concealed their setbacks.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 May 2026
The Drama Desk Awards have long foreshadowed triumphs at the Tony Awards.
—Marc Hershberg, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Verb
Aureliano Buendía’s journey is not that of a hero who triumphs after overcoming obstacles, but that of a figure driven by inner will who is overcome by external coercion.
—Roberto Andrés, The Dial, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphs
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Three researchers, two of whom have since gone on to bigger and better successes, Vinay Prasad and Tracey Beth Hoeg, explained in detail how committed the CDC was to promoting masks.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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For Restrepo, having a top-down approach to goalkeeping and set pieces is crucial for City to build upon the successes of this season, particularly with the introduction of full-time academies in England.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Ronald Reagan’s two victories paved the former actor’s path to the White House.—
Kate Andrews,
Washington Post,
2 June 2026
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The play of Vasquez Duran and Sandoval on defense has allowed Arleta to win six straight games, which included ending the regular season with victories against Valley Mission League rivals Sun Valley Poly and San Fernando.—
Ethan Hanson,
Daily News,
2 June 2026
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Whoever wins the primary is expected to prevail in the general, as the state currently leans Democratic in nonpresidential elections.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
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Thus, a team that wins the lottery will have its second-round pick slotted 46th, and the team picking 16th will also have pick 31.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
27 May 2026
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Whether the product delivers on—and delights—expectations.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Based on wins and losses and his on-field accomplishments, Leach is far from a slam-dunk Hall-of-Fame candidate.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The extended family includes more academics, all of whom have their own impressive lists of degrees and accomplishments.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
Verb
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What prevails is efficiency, rather than respect for freedom and human dignity.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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But in the postseason, when team identities teeter, moxie prevails.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
23 May 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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Do this daily as a practice of gratitude leading up to big achievements like graduation.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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After the war, his goalscoring statistics were deleted and his achievements were discredited, with the Polish press labelling him as mentally unstable and an alcoholic.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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“Triumphs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumphs. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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