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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
Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Unified, these efforts could clinch a 2 to 4-point win, replicating triumphs in similar districts.
—Kristin Tate, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
This conversation will explore how the film industry can become a meaningful next chapter for veterans, the challenges and triumphs of translating military experience into creative careers, and why honoring these voices matters now more than ever.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
The book also features the singer’s reflections on some of his darkest chapters and greatest musical triumphs, as well as his humble beginnings in Birmingham, England.
—Hank Shteamer, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Unlike Hamlet’s noblewoman Ophelia, whose plight in a patriarchal society finds her powerless, spiraling into madness and leads to her tragic end by drowning, Swift’s Ophelia triumphs.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2025
The writer and director, Benny Safdie, presents the story from 1997, when Kerr had his first triumphs, to 2000, when personal problems caught up with him.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
Corporate Wings was just the opening act in Ricci’s four-decade streak of business triumphs.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
That strategy can pay off; many of the streamer’s reboots of cult hits have been successful, and a show such as Wednesday can partly attribute its triumphs to the name recognition of its director, star, and famous source material.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
The event will feature inspirational stories about people’s triumphs over homelessness.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Unified, these efforts could clinch a 2 to 4-point win, replicating triumphs in similar districts.
—Kristin Tate, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
This conversation will explore how the film industry can become a meaningful next chapter for veterans, the challenges and triumphs of translating military experience into creative careers, and why honoring these voices matters now more than ever.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
The book also features the singer’s reflections on some of his darkest chapters and greatest musical triumphs, as well as his humble beginnings in Birmingham, England.
—Hank Shteamer, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Unlike Hamlet’s noblewoman Ophelia, whose plight in a patriarchal society finds her powerless, spiraling into madness and leads to her tragic end by drowning, Swift’s Ophelia triumphs.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2025
The writer and director, Benny Safdie, presents the story from 1997, when Kerr had his first triumphs, to 2000, when personal problems caught up with him.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
Corporate Wings was just the opening act in Ricci’s four-decade streak of business triumphs.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
That strategy can pay off; many of the streamer’s reboots of cult hits have been successful, and a show such as Wednesday can partly attribute its triumphs to the name recognition of its director, star, and famous source material.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphs
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The latest Footage Film successes are Adopted 2 and Run.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Opening our doors also means engaging with the public through patient education, community health forums, and transparency about successes and setbacks.—
Prof. Dr. med. Mazda Farshad,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Aspinall made short work of Blaydes in the rematch, though, knocking him out cold in one minute, which is a similar result to most of Aspinall’s other victories.—
Brett Appley,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Beating New England was legitimately impressive -- especially in hindsight -- but the victories over the Jets, Vikings and Browns inflated this team's record.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Following multiple award wins at qualifying festivals throughout the year, the project is now eligible for both the best live-action short film at the 2026 Academy Awards and the BAFTA for best British short film, according to the creative team.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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The film is Proudfoot’s first feature in a decade and comes after his two Oscar wins for short docs The Queen of Basketball and The Last Repair Shop.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
23 Oct. 2025
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Sternbeck says the variety of spaces and activities creates a Halloween celebration that truly delights all ages, leading to genuine conversations and shared nostalgic experiences.—
Kristen Tribe,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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Lauder’s recognition comes just four months after her uncle, Leonard, died at age 92 and a few weeks after his memorial in New York City, where upward of 1,300 people across art, fashion and beauty gathered inside the Lincoln Center to celebrate his life and accomplishments.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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In the series, Gacy enjoyed talking about many of his accomplishments and exaggerating some of his stories.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Even here, the attention economy prevails.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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In both nations, anger prevails for the injustices of those calling themselves saviors.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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They were tasked with returning the October joys that José Bautista, Edwin Encarnación and Josh Donaldson brought before them.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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But that would likely send it tumbling, which would raise inflation and undermine one of Milei’s main achievements.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Spartan Village complex was one of the achievements noted at the event.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Triumphs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumphs. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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