triumphant
adjective
tri·um·phant
trī-ˈəm(p)-fənt 
1
: victorious, conquering
triumphant armies
2
: rejoicing for or celebrating victory
a triumphant shout
3
: notably successful
a triumphant performance
4
archaic
: of or relating to a triumph
triumphantly
adverb
Examples of triumphant in a Sentence
the triumphant bidder on the house
he was positively triumphant when the school troublemaker finally got expelled
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Coming off his triumphant World Series and celebratory offseason, this moment was a more appropriate snapshot of the reality Freeman has faced this spring.
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
The triumphant melody chugs along, like the gears of industry, preparing the audience for an American Dream drama of valorous proportions.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
Imamura’s dreamy, ethereal imagery amplifies Tolin’s triumphant text – infused with feminism and passion for art, love, and peace – and underscores Ono’s enduring impact on the global art world.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Democrats, however, see echoes of their triumphant 2018 election cycle and are eager to press their advantage.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
The triumphant melody chugs along, like the gears of industry, preparing the audience for an American Dream drama of valorous proportions.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
Imamura’s dreamy, ethereal imagery amplifies Tolin’s triumphant text – infused with feminism and passion for art, love, and peace – and underscores Ono’s enduring impact on the global art world.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Democrats, however, see echoes of their triumphant 2018 election cycle and are eager to press their advantage.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Triumphant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triumphant. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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triumphant
adjective
tri·um·phant
trī-ˈəm(p)-fənt
1
: victorious, conquering
triumphant armies
2
: rejoicing for or celebrating victory or success
a triumphant shout
triumphantly
adverb
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