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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
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2026
One early triumph was an award-winning 1998 Moesha episode in which the titular teen, played by America’s R&B sweetheart Brandy, is prescribed birth control.
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Judy Berman,
Time,
29 June 2026
Steve Peoples,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Sadly, expediency regularly triumphs over the rule of law far too often in this presidency, and that puts the rights of all citizens at risk.
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John E. Jones Iii,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
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Noun
The triumph of Zayn now begs the question of what Rhodes does from here.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2026
One early triumph was an award-winning 1998 Moesha episode in which the titular teen, played by America’s R&B sweetheart Brandy, is prescribed birth control.
—
Judy Berman,
Time,
29 June 2026
Verb
Valdez triumphed in her congressional primary, as did two other insurgent candidates endorsed by Mamdani, and Israel was a key issue in each of the races.
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Steve Peoples,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Sadly, expediency regularly triumphs over the rule of law far too often in this presidency, and that puts the rights of all citizens at risk.
—
John E. Jones Iii,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumph
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Supporters of the diversion program say that the program has had reasonable levels of success in California.
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When asked to address this perception, May pointed to the similarities of the game now, and the success of former Florida coach Billy Donovan, who has had a long run with Oklahoma City and Chicago.
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The Belgians trailed Senegal 2-0 late in their Round of 32 game on Wednesday but rallied to victory with three goals after the 86-minute mark, including a penalty kick in the 120th minute.
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Homer Bailey pitched his second no-hitter in 10 months and the first in the majors this season, pitching the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-0 victory over the slumping San Francisco Giants.
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But Erwin Chemerinsky, Berkeley’s law school dean, said Trump still won most of the cases the court decided either after oral arguments or through emergency appeals the administration brought.
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The Socceroos are playing in the knockout stage for the third time in 20 years but have yet to win an elimination game.
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This lighthearted cameo delighted longtime fans and underscored that, while the late-night institution has closed, Colbert himself isn't disappearing from the spotlight anytime soon.
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On the final day of Pride Month, here’s one final bonkers gay story to delight and amaze you.
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At the April topping-off ceremony, Lightfoot, who left office in 2023, took credit for the rising casino, perhaps the signature achievement of her administration.
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John Locher The ceremony, held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, celebrates achievements across music, television, film and sports.
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Your unique needs, goals and circumstances require the individualized attention of your own tax and financial professionals whose advice and services will prevail over any information provided in this article.
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Pakistani officials said an uneasy calm prevailed along the border Monday, with security forces remaining on high alert.
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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.
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If Harris can bring together a family with Indian, African, and Jewish heritage, America can glory in its diversity.
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But even after a lifetime of effort to push this country forward, his story, vision and accomplishments are still just being acknowledged.
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Due to the difficulty of the greens, that feels like a major accomplishment.
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“Triumph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumph. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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