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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
Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Though Turner suffered the occasional gambler’s setback, his was a life marked mainly by triumphs and staggering successes.
—Tim Gray, Variety, 6 May 2026
This sense of affinity and attachment leads to fans' celebrating the stars' triumphs — and grieving their tragedies.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Locals who once regaled her with tales of her dad’s triumphs with Umea speak of his exploits in Manchester.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Frame Local Moments for National Relevance Every city or startup has unique triumphs and challenges.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
Overcoming the decades-long generational belief that certain colors, prints, and fabrics are reserved for specific seasons and occasions—or worse, outright forbidden—has been one of today's greatest stylistic triumphs; if only for the sheer liberation of finally letting go of what others think.
—Lucía Tejo, Glamour, 26 Apr. 2026
That faith stems from Veach’s fundamental role in the Chiefs’ rise to five Super Bowls in six seasons and three triumphs.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Cutesy anecdotes alternated with triumphs and tragedies—a school district rescued from a ransomware gang, an iPad salvaged from a plane crash.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
Despite the program only being four years old at the time, the triumphs over those two schools paved the way to three straight NCAA Tournament appearances from 2017 to 2019.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Though Turner suffered the occasional gambler’s setback, his was a life marked mainly by triumphs and staggering successes.
—Tim Gray, Variety, 6 May 2026
This sense of affinity and attachment leads to fans' celebrating the stars' triumphs — and grieving their tragedies.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Locals who once regaled her with tales of her dad’s triumphs with Umea speak of his exploits in Manchester.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Frame Local Moments for National Relevance Every city or startup has unique triumphs and challenges.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
Overcoming the decades-long generational belief that certain colors, prints, and fabrics are reserved for specific seasons and occasions—or worse, outright forbidden—has been one of today's greatest stylistic triumphs; if only for the sheer liberation of finally letting go of what others think.
—Lucía Tejo, Glamour, 26 Apr. 2026
That faith stems from Veach’s fundamental role in the Chiefs’ rise to five Super Bowls in six seasons and three triumphs.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Cutesy anecdotes alternated with triumphs and tragedies—a school district rescued from a ransomware gang, an iPad salvaged from a plane crash.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphs
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After initial successes, the jihadist insurgency grew throughout the central Sahel in the mid-to-late 2010s.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2026
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He’s further slighted after the Emperor commissions him to remake one of his old operas so audiences might remember the country’s past successes.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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And then there are the Knicks, who fell behind, 1-2, in their first-round playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks before stringing together back-to-back double-digit victories, the most recent coming in a 126-97 at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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His 347 total coaching victories still are the most in NFL history.—
Greg Cote
April 28,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Two officials stood above the players, with one signaling touchdown (meaning Tate caught the ball, Seattle wins) and the other signaling touchback (meaning Jennings caught the ball, Green Bay wins).—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Because that means Wyoming wins and Texas wins.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
7 May 2026
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How pretty are these two-bite delights?—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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Ashton has also been recognized for several personal athletic accomplishments.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Her accomplishments also included a third-place team finish at the International Mixed Pairs and a second-place team finish at the USA-URS Dual Meet in 1987.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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In these situations, if the stakes for one side are existential and for the other much lower, the side with the higher stakes usually prevails.—
Fareed Zakaria,
Washington Post,
8 May 2026
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Overall, the impression prevails that journalists, at least in routine reporting, use digital tools only as a new access route to established sources.—
Florian Wintterlin,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 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
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In it, the king is expected to discuss the United Kingdom’s relationship with the United States over the last 250 years and how the two nations have worked together to achievements in science, economics, innovation, international security and other fields.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The award, named in honor of the legendary actor, recognizes groundbreaking achievements in storytelling.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Triumphs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumphs. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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