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

Our personal histories and our relationships, our musical obsessions, our mistakes, and our triumphs. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2026 Over the next few years, our story expanded beyond those early creative and commercial triumphs, through defining moments including our 2011 public spin-off, the launch of AMC Studios and our global expansion. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026 However, during the book’s more streamlined scenes, Harbach triumphs on various levels. — Malcolm Forbes, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Oct. 2026 Throughout the two-bedroom apartment, which Bellorado-Samuels renovated over the course of four years, the concept triumphs over comfort. — Sean Santiago, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026 Were the paintings acts of negation—attempts to destroy figuration, to bring the history of painting to its knees—or triumphs of creation and renewal? — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2026 Through the triumphs and missteps of these previous craft, NASA learned how to better explore another planet with a rover operated from millions of miles away. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Entrepreneur Emma Grede attributed her ability to keep brands relevant to her complete assuredness in her intuition, which was honed in the expanses of her triumphs—and failures. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026 Lewis’s love of jazz in particular was a central inspiration for his work, reflecting the struggles of and triumphs of Black urban life with every vibrant stroke, line, and hue. — Lina Lecaro, SPIN, 9 Oct. 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphs

Noun

To Prime and Beyond From 2002’s Resident Evil remake to the more recent successes with Resident Evil 2 & 4, Capcom has managed to recreate the feeling and survival horror tropes of the originals while modernizing the gameplay.

— Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 1 Nov. 2026
By contrast, the successes of financialization—including the countless projects and transactions that proceed smoothly every day—go largely unnoticed.

— Monica Ningen, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of successes

Noun

The full record includes real accomplishments, like restoring a depleted franchise to playoff relevance, attracting Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, adding James Harden and recovering substantial draft capital after that era unraveled.

— C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
When judging, Sallam is less interested in comparing styles or technical accomplishments than in what remains after the screening.

— Essie Assibu, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of accomplishments

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Normally, when state and federal laws conflict, the Constitution’s supremacy clause mandates that federal law prevails.

— Naomi Schalit, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026
And if Raman prevails over Bass, that mayor will be someone who didn’t even want the Olympics here in the first place.

— Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of prevails

Noun

Two years later, the Panamanian government awarded him a medal for his baseball achievements, and in the 1930s, he was offered – but declined – the opportunity to coach Panama’s national team for the Central American Olympics.

— Zachary Kranc, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026
This year’s Praemium Imperiale laureates were announced on September 8, recognizing artists for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the arts.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 27 Oct. 2026