TRIUMPHS Synonyms: 130 Similar and Opposite Words

triumphs 1 of 2

noun

plural of triumph

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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triumphs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of triumph

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

Noun

The penchant to serve gently sour flavors side by side with triumphs of dairy and wheat, two foodstuffs that embody comfort and warmth? — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026 If only the feminist painter, who died in 2023 at the age of 87, had lived to see the world catch up to her tender triumphs. — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Hynde goes inside the music that took the world by storm and revisits the triumphs and tragedies that followed. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026 The wars, weddings, births, massacres, famines, our triumphs, our defeats, our past. — Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026 Years of practice, games, injuries, triumphs and defeats shape prospects for the ultimate goal — to play hockey professionally. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 The two other European Cup/Champions League triumphs in 1999 and 2008 are also high points in the club’s history, Solskjaer’s winner in 1999 the most dramatic of any final. — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 The propulsive anthem becomes synonymous with the end of the hoops showcase that carried the triumphs of such NBA superstars as Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026 Following Paris-Saint Germain’s back-to-back triumphs, the 2026-27 season of the UEFA Champions League kicks off today with as many as six games. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026

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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

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Noun

Polls suggest the party, fresh off electoral successes in two states, is now the most popular party in Germany.

— Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
The AfD's successes have tested the longstanding policy of mainstream parties not to cooperate with it.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of successes

Noun

The revolutionary ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction allowed John to win an additional 164 games, more than half of his career total of 288 victories.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
The racer, who also won 84 races, ranks fifth all time in Cup victories, according to FOX Sports.

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of victories

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Indeed, though a pioneer for women officers and detectives who followed her, Pontoriero sought no acclaim for her achievements.

— David Mendell, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Awards and achievements Zahnd gained recognition during his time in office from regional attorney organizations, including the Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, which honored him in September.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026