TRIUMPHS Synonyms: 130 Similar and Opposite Words

triumphs 1 of 2

noun

plural of triumph

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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triumphs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of triumph

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

Noun

Lewis’s love of jazz in particular was a central inspiration for his work, reflecting the struggles of and triumphs of Black urban life with every vibrant stroke, line, and hue. — Lina Lecaro, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026 Nor is Argentina’s devotion to its most famous export whose triumphs have served as reminders of national greatness through years of political and economic instability. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 Nor was Argentina's devotion to its most famous export, whose triumphs reminded the country of its capacity for greatness through years of political and economic instability. — CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 There are tense moments in this narrative, but Mason’s faith in people triumphs. — The Know, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026 The triumphs and tribulations that led to this point can be overridden with one swing. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 30 Sep. 2026 With exceptional performances from the entire cast and homages to musical legends like Whitney Houston and Janet Jackson, Bioh and White present a reflection of the Black female experience in all of its dazzling idiosyncrasies, triumphs and pains. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026 The penchant to serve gently sour flavors side by side with triumphs of dairy and wheat, two foodstuffs that embody comfort and warmth? — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026 If only the feminist painter, who died in 2023 at the age of 87, had lived to see the world catch up to her tender triumphs. — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 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

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The back-to-back successes of Obsession and Backrooms have cracked Hollywood’s spine like a One-Wish Willow, sending producers into an online feeding frenzy.

— Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
Some are optimistic about the team's depth and potential, recalling past successes and expressing excitement for the current season.

— Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of successes

Noun

Utah’s overall streak of 10 straight victories is the longest active streak in the Big 12 and third-longest in FBS, trailing only Indiana (21) and Notre Dame (15).

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
Joey Montoya, grandson of legendary coach Bill Miller, is in his 20th season leading the 5-0 Hillmen and closing in on 200 career victories.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of victories

Verb

The work ahead is to continue delivering strong results for our Country and communicating to the American people the major wins that this Administration is making every single day.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
No matter which candidate wins in November, the City Council will have fewer than three Black members for the first time in 63 years.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of wins

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The idea came from Christeson’s emphasis on representing and celebrating the style and accomplishments of the actual professional women whom the garments are intended for.

— Clara Hillis, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
Droog takes time to savor his accomplishments while also dealing with years of repressed emotions.

— Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of accomplishments

Verb

Instead, silence frequently prevails on the air, if not on social media.

— Mike Sando, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
The site to which Shift is specific is not just the farm in King City but the field of historical preservation, where the conundrum of stasis versus passing time prevails.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of prevails

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The credit ecosystem will continue to recognize these human achievements, while finding ways to appropriately recognize the contributions of their AI collaborators.

— Jeffrey S. Flier, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
What readers are saying The comments largely celebrate the achievements of the Nobel Prize winners in physiology or medicine, praising their dedication, intelligence, and contributions to humanity.

— Aoife Walsh, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026