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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
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
Sadly, expediency regularly triumphs over the rule of law far too often in this presidency, and that puts the rights of all citizens at risk.
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John E. Jones Iii,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
Algeria play Austria on the final day and whoever triumphs there will finish second and face the winners of group H in Los Angeles on July 6.
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Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
One of Davis’ greatest triumphs came with Santana’s Supernatural.
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Spin Staff,
SPIN,
22 June 2026
The passengers and crew on tonight’s Belfast to Liverpool passenger ferry are about to experience six hours of non-stop thrills and spills, secrets and lies, triumphs and tragedies.
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Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
Their hopes, their dreams, their tragedies and their triumphs.
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Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Since his senior year of high school, Scheffler has also had the steadfast support of Meredith, his wife of nearly six years, through his setbacks and triumphs.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Some of the greatest triumphs and moments of satisfaction come from pursuing those things that are really intimidating.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Roberto Andrés,
The Dial,
28 May 2026
Noun
On a 12-week odyssey across 14 countries, contributing editor Ashlea Halpern addresses the conflicts and triumphs of traveling alone with her toddler.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
Sadly, expediency regularly triumphs over the rule of law far too often in this presidency, and that puts the rights of all citizens at risk.
—
John E. Jones Iii,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
Algeria play Austria on the final day and whoever triumphs there will finish second and face the winners of group H in Los Angeles on July 6.
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Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
One of Davis’ greatest triumphs came with Santana’s Supernatural.
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Spin Staff,
SPIN,
22 June 2026
The passengers and crew on tonight’s Belfast to Liverpool passenger ferry are about to experience six hours of non-stop thrills and spills, secrets and lies, triumphs and tragedies.
—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
Their hopes, their dreams, their tragedies and their triumphs.
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Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Since his senior year of high school, Scheffler has also had the steadfast support of Meredith, his wife of nearly six years, through his setbacks and triumphs.
—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Some of the greatest triumphs and moments of satisfaction come from pursuing those things that are really intimidating.
—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Verb
Aureliano BuendÃa’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.
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Roberto Andrés,
The Dial,
28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphs
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Working in the final year of his contract amplifies any of Brown’s successes and failures.
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The New York and Washington Democratic political class was in stunned disbelief last week, scrambling to interpret Tuesday’s primary results, and the unprecedented electoral successes of the Democratic Socialists at the ballot box.
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The victories signal a growing influence of the democratic socialist wing within the national Democratic party.
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His individual brilliance translated to team success, as Manchester City won a continental treble (victories in the Premier League championship; the Football Association (FA) Cup, England’s annual knockout tournament; and the Champions League) for the first time.
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That holds regardless of which model wins the benchmark race, because the agent arrives as a guest in the system of record, not as its successor.
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If someone wins, that team has a chance (with three points, a 1-2-0 record and its status hinging on goal differential) and the loser would be eliminated.
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.
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Still, in its charms the production delights.
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The only pick lacking in accomplishments so far is Zaccharie Risacher, whom the Hawks took first in 2024.
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And at Eboigbodin’s official visit at UCLA, his birth family from Nigeria and host family in Southern California were able to come together for the first time, celebrating his accomplishments and giving the future Bruin confidence that UCLA was home.
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Even though the Feeneys have gotten more competitive under the junior Michel’s management, the rascal-on-the-field ethos of the original team still prevails.
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The uncomfortable truth here is that whether anyone is keeping that eye depends on which level of government prevails, and the contest has barely begun.
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There are no sorrows In our lives Nor joys either.
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The supermodel, 71, snapped a mirror selfie in a black bikini while soaking up the sun — and joys!
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Together, the two grow into a bonafide brain trust on how to celebrate achievements and mature in relationships.
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The nation's economic growth, scientific breakthroughs, entrepreneurial achievements and civic progress have been powered by people who were once denied opportunities that others took for granted.
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“Triumphs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumphs. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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