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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
Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Black History Month is a good time to remember the unfair hardships placed on Black people throughout history, but also a time to celebrate their triumphs in spite of it.
—Terri Huggins Hart, Parents, 28 Jan. 2026
The most darkest of times, the triumphs, everything in between.
—Brayden Garcia
january 28, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2026
Steeped in the civil rights movement Norton was born and raised in Washington, and her life spans the arc of the district’s trials and triumphs.
—Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
And maybe that accountability from those late-season losses, on both sides, has helped shape the triumphs of the last two weeks – and put Stafford and McVay, and their team, in position for more.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Among active players, only Venus Williams (85) and Iga Swiatek (83) have more Grand Slam triumphs.
—Reuters, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
And, to be sure, one 6-11 season after seven straight AFC Championship Game appearances and three Super Bowl triumphs doesn’t mean his ways and views suddenly are deficient.
—Kansas City Star, 21 Jan. 2026
This biography tracks the triumphs and the travails of the twentieth-century Hungarian photographer André Kertész.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Noun
Fans at Billy Bob’s can expect a night steeped in Red Dirt tradition, rousing singalongs and a setlist that nods to both classic hits and recent triumphs.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Black History Month is a good time to remember the unfair hardships placed on Black people throughout history, but also a time to celebrate their triumphs in spite of it.
—Terri Huggins Hart, Parents, 28 Jan. 2026
The most darkest of times, the triumphs, everything in between.
—Brayden Garcia
january 28, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2026
Steeped in the civil rights movement Norton was born and raised in Washington, and her life spans the arc of the district’s trials and triumphs.
—Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
And maybe that accountability from those late-season losses, on both sides, has helped shape the triumphs of the last two weeks – and put Stafford and McVay, and their team, in position for more.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Among active players, only Venus Williams (85) and Iga Swiatek (83) have more Grand Slam triumphs.
—Reuters, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
And, to be sure, one 6-11 season after seven straight AFC Championship Game appearances and three Super Bowl triumphs doesn’t mean his ways and views suddenly are deficient.
—Kansas City Star, 21 Jan. 2026
This biography tracks the triumphs and the travails of the twentieth-century Hungarian photographer André Kertész.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphs
Noun
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Historians still debate its successes and failures.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
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Still, Holland doesn’t dwell on the past – or past successes – too much.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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The teams currently placed third to fifth, Real Madrid, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, can all but secure their top-eight places with victories.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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With 101 World Cup victories and 16 Crystal Globes already on her resume, Shiffrin is defending a monopoly on excellence.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The gospel singer has amassed 20 Grammy wins throughout his career, having won his first in 1996 for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album for his album Whatcha Lookin' 4.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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At the end of January, the person with the greatest distance wins the free food.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
29 Jan. 2026
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Every year, the actor surprises and delights us with her choice of costume, paying homage to Pamela Anderson one year and channeling Queen Amidala the next.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
27 Oct. 2025
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KidsFest activities will return for Sundays at Petco Park, with select Sundays throughout the home schedule dedicated to saluting different military branches, accomplishments and history.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Not all honorees were present, but all had had a list of accomplishments read about them.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Without this revolutionary position, fascism prevails.—
Gaby Iori
January 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Yorkville Christian 13-7 (10) Jayden Riley scores 26 points for Mustangs, but tough Metamora prevails 81-69.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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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 one accolade missing from their long list of achievements is Olympic ice dance gold, having finished just off the podium in fourth in Beijing.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Construction Safety award nominations open An annual awards banquet to celebrate construction excellence and safety is returning to Merrillville, where builders and project owners will gather in May to recognize last year’s achievements, according to a release.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Triumphs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumphs. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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