1
as in prevailed
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
despite an accident early on, the runner persevered and ultimately triumphed
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2
as in delighted
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 triumphed
Born in 1942, Casado was a teenager when the revolution led by Castro triumphed.
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ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
But precisely as its students triumphed, Achievement First retreated from its founding commitments.
—Steven F. Wilson, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
The Sixers have not beaten the Celtics in a postseason series since the 1982 Eastern Conference finals, when a team headlined by Julius Erving triumphed in seven over Larry Bird, Robert Parish, Kevin McHale and Co.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
The eight inductees triumphed from the pool of 17 hopefuls trying to earn a spot, with one of them, Collins, now joining the exclusive Rock Hall Two-Timers Club due to his previous induction for Genesis.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
Pike triumphed over Cate Blanchett, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Julia McDermott and Rosie Sheehy in the Best Actress category.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Amundsen worked with what the ice gave him and triumphed.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
After two defeats to Hamilton, Rosberg finally triumphed with the 2016 title.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
In Ward 1, incumbent Anthony Saper triumphed over Rita Pierce in Ward 1 (99 votes to 30).
—Chandler Boese, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
But precisely as its students triumphed, Achievement First retreated from its founding commitments.
—Steven F. Wilson, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
The Sixers have not beaten the Celtics in a postseason series since the 1982 Eastern Conference finals, when a team headlined by Julius Erving triumphed in seven over Larry Bird, Robert Parish, Kevin McHale and Co.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
The eight inductees triumphed from the pool of 17 hopefuls trying to earn a spot, with one of them, Collins, now joining the exclusive Rock Hall Two-Timers Club due to his previous induction for Genesis.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
Pike triumphed over Cate Blanchett, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Julia McDermott and Rosie Sheehy in the Best Actress category.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Amundsen worked with what the ice gave him and triumphed.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
After two defeats to Hamilton, Rosberg finally triumphed with the 2016 title.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
In Ward 1, incumbent Anthony Saper triumphed over Rita Pierce in Ward 1 (99 votes to 30).
—Chandler Boese, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphed
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History belies that interpretation, as prior to the amendment, common law prevailed and all (except Blacks, Amerindians and offspring of diplomats) were regarded as citizens at birth (one of the unenumerated rights of the Ninth Amendment).—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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But first lady Laura Bush prevailed.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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And people seem genuinely moved by it, delighted by it, surprised and touched.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Orion Ensemble, which has delighted both Chicago and international audiences for 35 years with their chamber music performances, has decided to disband.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Nona boys also won a 2022 state championship while the girls program had been runner-up four times (2011, 2019, 2024, 2025).—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Before that, Morikawa won at the 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, tied for seventh at The Genesis Invitational and finished fifth at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club & Lodge, which is similar to Doral.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Watching from New Orleans, former Huskers star guard Tyronn Lue exulted.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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Elon Musk exulted in swinging his chainsaw.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Triumphed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumphed. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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