triumphs 1 of 2

plural of triumph

triumphs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of triumph
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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
Noun
In the modern era, those two league triumphs would have resulted in promotion, but back then, there was no automatic promotion or relegation between the fourth and fifth tiers. Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025 Your questions, comments, gardening triumphs and conundrums are always welcome. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025 Alice is an epic saga diving into the struggles and triumphs of an extraordinary, free-spirited woman who helped shape the birth of cinema. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025 The exhibition recalls the struggles and triumphs of this history through documentation, individual reflection, and artworks, including by important figures in this contemporary process like Henry and Loewenstein. Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 To attack the Hebrew Bible, or erase its authority, is to saw off the branch on which all the foundational teachings and greatest triumphs of the West rest. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025 Christy, a look at the triumphs and traumatic experiences of world-class boxer Christy Martin, is Sweeney’s entry into this canon. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2025 These triumphs of justice undercut the local economic ecosystems that had sustained Black communities. Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025 Lessons from history and culture The National Park System also preserves America’s history and culture – and reminds people of the country’s collective mistakes and triumphs. Jeffrey C. Hallo, The Conversation, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphs
Noun
  • The first two became huge global successes, and the third is likely headed for that status soon.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Piqued by the remarkable successes of the far-right National Rally (RN) in the European elections in June 2024, the president rolled the dice on a parliamentary vote.
    Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Long hailed as one of the most important victories of the civil rights movement, and American democracy itself, this achievement is in jeopardy, as Republicans levy attacks and work to dismantle the VRA through the courts.
    Time, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
  • So far this season, Georgia has wins over Marshall and Austin Peay, and Tennessee has victories over Syracuse and East Tennessee State, so neither team has had much of a challenge as of yet.
    Matt Wadleigh, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Matthew is seen as the driving force behind the Florida Panthers’ emergence as a hockey powerhouse, helping mold the franchise while leading them to two Stanley Cup Finals wins.
    DJ Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Then the Panthers put together three straight touchdown drives — composed of 14 plays, then 14 plays, then 12 plays — and recovered an onside kick to put them about 50 yards away from one of the greatest comeback wins in franchise history.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Farrell, 49, also delights with a demonstration of his song-and-dance skills in the scene.
    Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Here's what to know about the chocolatey delights.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Despite her accomplishments in the worlds of faith, fashion and pageants, Erika emphasized that her priorities in life included being a wife and mother.
    Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Beyond his accomplishments on the gridiron, Payton was also a community leader and committed philanthropist, which earned him the honor of having the NFL Man of the Year Award named after him.
    Tyler Holzhammer, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • However, the issue of national security, namely its component as information security, prevails over all considerations and personal feelings.
    Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Their verdict, not the judgment of the company’s management team, prevails, the brothers insisted.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The company also highlighted significant business achievements with hyperscalers, who play a crucial role in the AI rollout.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The online fundraiser, which launched on Saturday, includes a roughly three-minute clip highlighting Kirk’s achievements as a right-wing activist, as well as a lengthy eulogy praising his legacy.
    Zach LaChance, The Washington Examiner, 14 Sep. 2025

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