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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
David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Vaccinations benefit people, but Ladapo would overturn every medical triumph of the last 100 years to please his boss.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2025
Creative efforts on Disney+ series Rivals scored a Best Social Media Key Art win, and Prime Video’s Fallout triumphed in Best Experiential Marketing.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The 4-time major winner himself expressed his satisfaction with this latest triumph and how much the presence of so many fans at TPC Sawgrass meant to him.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Vaccinations benefit people, but Ladapo would overturn every medical triumph of the last 100 years to please his boss.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
Riordan triumphed in its playoff opener, but not in its customary one-sided style.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2025
Creative efforts on Disney+ series Rivals scored a Best Social Media Key Art win, and Prime Video’s Fallout triumphed in Best Experiential Marketing.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumph
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As a business owner, fostering an environment that promotes positivity, whether through workplace culture, networking, or personal mindset, can directly impact financial decision-making and success.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Its small Falcon 1 rocket failed three times before tasting success.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Mar. 2025
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Hendrickson touched on his mentality going into the bout and how his faith played a role in his victory.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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War of the Kingdoms bow at Series Mania represents an opportunity to grasp streaming victory from the jaws of theatrical defeat.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Olympic Heights, which finished in fifth place in both 2023 and 2024, won the Class 2A Large Non-Tumbling Division.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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Maryland had won the previous two meetings with Florida but dropped to 2-3 in the all-time series.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 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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He’s managed to build on Jurgen’s achievements and do it his way.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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Tina Knowles is set to be honored by Billboard, but not for chart achievements.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2025
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Late Thursday morning, a festive cheer prevailed among tens of thousands of folks downtown.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Make Time for Tea Next door, Draper Blooms Tea Garden delights with a formal tea service that features scrumptious finger sandwiches, vanilla scones, seasonal jams, and bite-size sweets, like brownies and breads.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Gentle Great Dane Meeting New Baby Brother By Alyce Collins Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A toddler's adorable bond with his Great Dane companion has delighted the internet, showing that every boy needs a four-legged friend.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Remember to include numbers wherever possible in your resume to emphasize the scope, timeliness, and impact of your professional accomplishments.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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This was a great accomplishment and everyone has to live this once.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Triumph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumph. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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