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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
ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
That faith stems from Veach’s fundamental role in the Chiefs’ rise to five Super Bowls in six seasons and three triumphs.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
After two defeats to Hamilton, Rosberg finally triumphed with the 2016 title.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Springer, also seeking a maiden tour triumph, accounted for the final four birdies, highlighted by his 36-foot putt on the par-3 17th.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
That faith stems from Veach’s fundamental role in the Chiefs’ rise to five Super Bowls in six seasons and three triumphs.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
Pike triumphed over Cate Blanchett, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Julia McDermott and Rosie Sheehy in the Best Actress category.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
After two defeats to Hamilton, Rosberg finally triumphed with the 2016 title.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumph
Noun
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Kerr’s success is as rare as his candor.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Braves enjoyed a renaissance under Snitker’s leadership, ushering in a line of acclaimed prospects and shrewd acquisitions that created the second-best era of sustained success in Atlanta history.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Smith, who had a single and walk in the victory, stepped up with a running catch in deep center to end the sixth inning.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Cubs tallied six runs and eight hits over the final three innings against the Dodgers bullpen to rally for a 6-4 victory for their 10th consecutive win.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The big man, who won the 2016 NBA Championship as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, previously had his younger sibling under a guardianship, according to TMZ.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Schindler also put down the winning kill in both games for the Knights (16-5, 1-1).—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Ultimately, his earlier achievements at Borussia Dortmund, as well as Liverpool, meant there was plenty of goodwill knocking around and no obvious appetite for change, even on the internet.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Appreciate moments of athletic achievement.—
Zach Przystup,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Researchers' prevailing theory is that all of those factors act on our gut — specifically, says Marshall, the composition of our microbiome, and the bacteria and myriad microorganisms living there.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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Pentagon officials have warned that the deficits jeopardized the military’s ability to prevail in a hypothetical conflict against Russia or China.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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After decades of delighting fans with her brilliant performances in comedies like Private Benjamin, Overboard and The First Wives Club, Hawn is turning to a different medium to spread the power of positivity.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
27 Apr. 2026
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Ashton has also been recognized for several personal athletic accomplishments.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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The accomplishment shocked military planners everywhere.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2026
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Messi, at 35, led his country to glory against France, winning soccer’s ultimate prize in a pulsating match that finished 3-3 after extra time and had to be settled by a nerve-wracking penalty shootout.—
Patrick Smith,
NBC News,
19 Dec. 2022
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If Harris can bring together a family with Indian, African, and Jewish heritage, America can glory in its diversity.—
Fintan O’Toole,
The New York Review of Books,
26 Aug. 2020
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“Triumph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumph. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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