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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
Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Since his senior year of high school, Scheffler has also had the steadfast support of Meredith, his wife of nearly six years, through his setbacks and triumphs.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Throughout the series, Hart is joined by a circle of comedy heavyweights who help decide which comics advance, offering a behind-the-curtain look at the pressure, triumphs, and occasional bombs that define a stand-up career.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 June 2026
Some of the greatest triumphs and moments of satisfaction come from pursuing those things that are really intimidating.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 June 2026
Still, these are famously passionate fanbases, ones who decades of heartbreak could not deter, a mass of people defined not by their triumphs but by their humiliation.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 14 June 2026
The wins corresponded with European triumphs; the loss with a European setback.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
In the wake of those early Cannes triumphs, the Transilvania Film Festival became one of the hottest tickets on the international circuit, as programmers, sales agents, distributors and other industry professionals scrambled to discover the next Puiu or Mungiu.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 12 June 2026
The 25 responses below include movies old and new, documentaries and blockbusters and quiet indie triumphs.
—Time, 10 June 2026
Roberto Andrés, The Dial, 28 May 2026
Noun
Their hopes, their dreams, their tragedies and their triumphs.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Since his senior year of high school, Scheffler has also had the steadfast support of Meredith, his wife of nearly six years, through his setbacks and triumphs.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Throughout the series, Hart is joined by a circle of comedy heavyweights who help decide which comics advance, offering a behind-the-curtain look at the pressure, triumphs, and occasional bombs that define a stand-up career.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 June 2026
Some of the greatest triumphs and moments of satisfaction come from pursuing those things that are really intimidating.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 June 2026
Still, these are famously passionate fanbases, ones who decades of heartbreak could not deter, a mass of people defined not by their triumphs but by their humiliation.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 14 June 2026
The wins corresponded with European triumphs; the loss with a European setback.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
In the wake of those early Cannes triumphs, the Transilvania Film Festival became one of the hottest tickets on the international circuit, as programmers, sales agents, distributors and other industry professionals scrambled to discover the next Puiu or Mungiu.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 12 June 2026
The 25 responses below include movies old and new, documentaries and blockbusters and quiet indie triumphs.
—Time, 10 June 2026
Verb
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
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However, Ukraine’s successes have highlighted its ability to inflict painful damage on Russia and change the course of the conflict while Moscow’s advances recently have ground to a near halt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
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Houser says even with all of his team's successes, the mission is still greater than the accomplishments themselves.—
Josh Taylor,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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The Knicks’ championship is a capstone to a string of victories elsewhere.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Tolbert will face Democratic nominee Sheila Edwards in November — a pivotal race that will determine which party controls the five-member state utility board, following two Democratic victories last year.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The win and Australia’s own 1-0 start to the tournament ensure that whoever wins Friday will clinch a spot in the knockout round.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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The question for founders right now is not whether Big AI wins, but how can smaller companies survive and thrive alongside it.—
Carl Fritjofsson,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Sahas Mehra,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
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Say yes to learning that delights your spirit.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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The Swedish hypercar specialists announced that the longest-running member of its lineup just added two more records to its list of accomplishments.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Our tactile and sensory life has been de-emphasized in favor of ideas, symbols, accomplishments, and abstractions.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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And evil and injustice ultimately never prevails over the grace of God for those who adhere to the Golden Rule.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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Walking that line under fire is the challenge that will persist even if a US-Iranian peace prevails.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
15 June 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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Mobutu spoke of great achievements, the pride at being the first Black African team at a World Cup, even how good the Zaire yellow shirts (which Mobutu apparently had a hand in designing) looked against their skin.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The history of Edwards Air Force Base Many of mankind's historic achievements in aviation have taken place over a dry lake bed in the Mojave Desert known as Edwards Air Force Base, and continue to this day.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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“Triumphs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumphs. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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