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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
Chris Lee, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2025
The West has potentially powerful weapons and indeed won the great cognitive war of the 20th century when all the elements of national strength — diplomatic, informational, military and economic — were aligned in pursuit of the triumph of democracy and free markets.
—Michael Miklaucic, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2025
Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
In January 2024, the fashion retailer triumphed again with its Jeremy Allen White underwear campaign, generating 12.7 million in MIV.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 24 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Viewed a certain way, A Minecraft Movie’s chicken-jockeying triumph represents a new recognition within Hollywood: a kind of changing of the guard at a time when Marvel Cinematic Universe entries are delivering diminishing returns.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2025
The West has potentially powerful weapons and indeed won the great cognitive war of the 20th century when all the elements of national strength — diplomatic, informational, military and economic — were aligned in pursuit of the triumph of democracy and free markets.
—Michael Miklaucic, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2025
Verb
Jay Rodriguez’s rebound winner after his first-half penalty had been saved was the 10th time the club had triumphed 1-0 in League One this season.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
In January 2024, the fashion retailer triumphed again with its Jeremy Allen White underwear campaign, generating 12.7 million in MIV.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumph
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Those successes led to Hilton being named to this year’s CNBC Changemakers list, which spotlights women whose accomplishments have left an indelible mark on the business world.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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His next challenge will be sustaining that level of success over the course of a 10-plus year career to follow the footsteps of the duo that came ushered him into the league.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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On Sunday, when Newcastle United scored its fourth goal in the huge victory over Manchester United at St James’ Park, the difference between the two clubs became obvious.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Indeed, in Wisconsin's recent Supreme Court election, the Democrats framed their victory as a repudiation of Musk.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Now, Wells has a chance to become the fourth second-round pick in NBA history to win Rookie of the Year.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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That advantage paired with a 14-11 edge in offensive rebounds helped Cleveland win the possession battle, taking eight more field-goal attempts and four more free throws than Miami.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Make networking, socializing and participating in activities that bring you joy your priorities.—
Eugenia Last,
The Mercury News,
29 June 2024
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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.—
Nicole Chung,
Time,
25 July 2023
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Praises for Kai's newest sartorial achievement were sung loudly by her mom and dad, who showed their love on Instagram.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Support perseverance and passion for long-term goals: Support sustained effort and a growth mindset rather than grades or achievement for achievement's sake.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
17 Apr. 2025
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Light winds are expected to prevail, potentially keeping transport levels low and aiding in containment of the wildfire.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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While most losses were caused by fraud, ransomware prevailed as the largest threat to critical infrastructure in 2024, the FBI said.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Founded in 1970 by Erwin Little and his wife, Diane, the family-run business has delighted generations with its handcrafted, high-quality chocolates.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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The video has delighted internet users, leading to more than 621,300 views and 48,500 likes on TikTok at the time of writing.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Highlight their key strengths, skills, and accomplishments.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr.,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The note then echoes Elon Musk’s recent emails to federal workers and demand that victims justify their productivity by listing their weekly accomplishments.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Triumph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumph. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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