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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
NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
The film features rare interviews, original animation, and reenactments and delves into the struggles, triumphs, and defining moments that shaped the actress' life and career.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Zaslav in his speech got surprisingly personal about his family’s trials, triumphs and their escape from persecution in Poland to create a new life in America.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Nations weave myths out of victories and erase defeats with the promise of future triumphs.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
As their characters each face struggles, triumphs and reversals, the two leads never falter.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
More consistently than any other character, Ray embodies the unrelenting pessimism of noir — your daddy’s a good man, Francis, but evil triumphs, even when good men do something.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
The anti-American side focuses exclusively on the tragedies, usually makes slavery the chief argument for the prosecution, and dismisses the triumphs as hypocritical rhetoric.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Just as legendary as his triumphs have been his fist pumps, his reactions to good and bad shots, and his celebrations that roused the crowds.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
That's because routine childhood vaccinations have largely vanquished many diseases, making vaccines one of medicine's greatest triumphs.
—NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
The film features rare interviews, original animation, and reenactments and delves into the struggles, triumphs, and defining moments that shaped the actress' life and career.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Zaslav in his speech got surprisingly personal about his family’s trials, triumphs and their escape from persecution in Poland to create a new life in America.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Nations weave myths out of victories and erase defeats with the promise of future triumphs.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
As their characters each face struggles, triumphs and reversals, the two leads never falter.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
More consistently than any other character, Ray embodies the unrelenting pessimism of noir — your daddy’s a good man, Francis, but evil triumphs, even when good men do something.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
The anti-American side focuses exclusively on the tragedies, usually makes slavery the chief argument for the prosecution, and dismisses the triumphs as hypocritical rhetoric.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Just as legendary as his triumphs have been his fist pumps, his reactions to good and bad shots, and his celebrations that roused the crowds.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphs
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Your questions and comments as well as gardening conundrums and successes are always welcome.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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Like past speeches, Newsom will tout the successes of California, now the world’s fourth-largest economy.—
Melody Gutierrez,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Seven of Houston's nine victories during their current winning streak have been decided by eight points or less.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Of the team’s nine postseason victories all-time, Delhomme has five.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Political trends show that the party that wins the White House usually loses seats in Congress during the midterm elections two years later.—
Seung Min Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Oak Lawn 11-5 (NR) Bianca Fleitas takes MVP at Tampa Bay Invitational as coach Mark Sevedge wins 200th game.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
9 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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It’s been a really fun journey the past four years, to be able to celebrate each other’s accomplishments.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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After being sworn in, the Boston Democrat delivered her inaugural address to the crowd, highlighting the accomplishments from her first term.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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If Conkling prevails in stifling Garfield’s agenda by wiping out his appointees, then his man in the White House, Chester Arthur, will have helped orchestrate it.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
6 Nov. 2025
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Whoever prevails will remain a national figure whose efforts to address the city's challenges surrounding affordability and public safety will continue to garner attention over the coming years.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Nov. 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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The interface incorporates gamification elements such as badges, achievements, and cocktail discovery missions tied to different locations.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Ig Nobel Prizes celebrate achievements that make people laugh, then think.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Triumphs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumphs. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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