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as in success
a successful result brought about by hard work
getting into Harvard is quite a triumph
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as in victory
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 to win
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
despite an accident early on, the runner persevered and ultimately triumphed
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as in to joy
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 triumph
Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025
Though not favourites in that tie at Villa Park, winning this year’s competition would be their under-18s’ second triumph in it in five years.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Mar. 2025
Here, The Athletic analyses what needs to change for Newcastle to finally triumph at Anfield — and, more importantly, at Wembley next month.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for triumph
Noun
The Six of Wands highlights a moment of triumph, and with Mercury entering your sign on the 8th, your communication becomes sharper.
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In three other battlegrounds carried by Trump — Arizona, Nevada, and Wisconsin — Democratic Senate candidates triumphed over GOP rivals.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumph
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While Colorado itself hasn't had significant success, Deion has at least produced some fascinating NFL prospects.—
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This offseason, a new head coach and the addition of several key players have increased the odds of success in Indiana.—
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Despite fan expectation, neither is counting victory ahead of time.—
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The Bombers saw positive offensive performances across the board in their victory.—
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Maryland had won the previous two meetings with Florida but dropped to 2-3 in the all-time series.—
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Olympic Heights, which finished in fifth place in both 2023 and 2024, won the Class 2A Large Non-Tumbling Division.—
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Make networking, socializing and participating in activities that bring you joy your priorities.—
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Acevedo’s treatment of magic as an everyday possibility is compelling, but there is also magic in the wonder, surprise, frustrations, and joys the characters experience in their relationships with one another.—
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In the comments, many people assured the woman that her parents are indeed proud of her achievement, despite their seemingly blasé reaction to the news.—
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Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s annual gala typically celebrates the performing arts organization’s achievements, but this year’s event also will honor someone else’s accomplishments.—
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And neither a coach nor his communications staff can control the prevailing narrative in outside media, or prevent anything outside a closed locker room from being seen, heard, recorded and posted by somebody and becoming viral, as was the case in the tunnel in Raleigh’s Lenovo Center.—
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Late Thursday morning, a festive cheer prevailed among tens of thousands of folks downtown.—
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Henry Fonda belonged to a bygone Hollywood era of stories and role models geared to delighting moviegoers’ curiosity.—
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Ahead, discover 20 options designed to delight every type of bride (and to come in handy when the occasion calls for it).—
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Remember to include numbers wherever possible in your resume to emphasize the scope, timeliness, and impact of your professional accomplishments.—
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This was a great accomplishment and everyone has to live this once.—
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“Triumph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumph. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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