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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
Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
The way things have shaken out, no matter which team triumphs, one of us is certain to win the pool — a victory for our joint wedding fund either way.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
The championship matchup between UCLA and South Carolina fulfills a four-year trek for the Bruins filled with triumphs and tough lessons.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
This resistance need not be accompanied by battlefield triumphs.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2026
The war continues, and Faisal and Lawrence, now allied with General Sir Edmund Allenby, have both triumphs and setbacks.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
His triumphs disproved Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler’s belief in white supremacy.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
It is regarded as one of the top public health triumphs of the 20th century.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
In that realm, Pragat usually triumphs over Aura.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
As Israelis prepared to mark Passover Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier this week delivered a defiant wartime address replete with biblical references of ancient Jewish triumphs over their enemies.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
The way things have shaken out, no matter which team triumphs, one of us is certain to win the pool — a victory for our joint wedding fund either way.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
The championship matchup between UCLA and South Carolina fulfills a four-year trek for the Bruins filled with triumphs and tough lessons.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
This resistance need not be accompanied by battlefield triumphs.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2026
The war continues, and Faisal and Lawrence, now allied with General Sir Edmund Allenby, have both triumphs and setbacks.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
His triumphs disproved Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler’s belief in white supremacy.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
It is regarded as one of the top public health triumphs of the 20th century.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
In that realm, Pragat usually triumphs over Aura.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphs
Noun
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Savoring the day’s successes was former UCLA All-American sprinter Brandon Thomas, who coaches both Servite and Rosary.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Ukrainian forces made a surprise incursion into Kursk in August 2024 in one of their biggest battlefield successes in the war.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Instead, this will be remembered as one of the most important victories of the young season if the Red Sox go on a run of graceful baseball.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Flyers have won three straight and have six victories in their last eight contests.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Our goal is to fix that by making sure every team wins at least one award this season, no matter how esoteric.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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If Hall wins the election against Morgan, who is vying for his fourth term in office, then a special election would be held, Bustilloz said.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Jacek Krywko,
Scientific American,
10 Apr. 2026
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These fans, along with residents, will move around the city to watch matches at Arrowhead (renamed Kansas City Stadium for the event), go to the fan fest and take in all the culinary delights the Heart of America has to offer.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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An Easter bunny stood beside the president, unblinking, as the president detailed his accomplishments.—
Maura Judkis,
Washington Post,
7 Apr. 2026
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This long list of accomplishments doesn’t even mention her work with the Raconteurs, her co-writes with Guy fuckin’ Clark, or that one of her records (2013’s Like a Rose) is a stone-cold classic of 2010s insurgent country.—
Stephen M. Deusner,
Pitchfork,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This moment is not the end, but a reminder that love endures, truth prevails, and hope never fades, because even in the darkest moments, justice will find its way.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
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Opinions from the Office of Legal Counsel bind the executive branch, but if a court reaches a different interpretation of a legal question, that determination prevails.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
7 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
Noun
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Mitchell’s achievements are a source of pride for his parents.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The guild’s annual show celebrates the work and accomplishments of producers and recognizing outstanding achievements in producing across various categories, including theatrical motion pictures, television, documentaries, animation, and emerging media.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Triumphs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumphs. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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