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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
Mike Levin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2025
Burna Boy gave a surprise performance on stage outside Buckingham Palace in London as England’s women’s soccer team celebrated its recent triumph in the European Championships.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 29 July 2025
Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2025
But history offers a playbook for dark times By Adam Hochschild
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Barry Blitt’s Sketchbook
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The Road Less Fact-Checked After triumphing over adversity and disease, Raynor Winn wrote a memoir, The Salt Path, that became a sensation in England.
—Air Mail, 19 July 2025
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Noun
But that dream will fade if fear prevails over common sense, or political fights triumph instead of lasting solutions.
—Mike Levin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2025
Burna Boy gave a surprise performance on stage outside Buckingham Palace in London as England’s women’s soccer team celebrated its recent triumph in the European Championships.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 29 July 2025
Verb
Bob Baffert edged D’Amato by two wins to claim the premier championship last summer and Mark Glatt triumphed during the fall meeting.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2025
But history offers a playbook for dark times By Adam Hochschild
Read On
Barry Blitt’s Sketchbook
Fact and Fiction
The Road Less Fact-Checked After triumphing over adversity and disease, Raynor Winn wrote a memoir, The Salt Path, that became a sensation in England.
—Air Mail, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumph
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These insights were pivotal to his early career success, demonstrating how allyship can transcend traditional power dynamics and identity groups.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Despite online backlash, American Eagle's stock has reportedly surged 4 percent following the campaign launch, suggesting commercial success regardless of political criticism.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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Before that, the Korean fighter brutally defeated Shannon Ross via TKO (knee and punches) in a victory that earned him a Performance of the Night bonus in December 2023.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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Twelve of his 16 victories have come by either knockout or submission.—
Aaron Tolentino,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Who won Head of Household on 'Big Brother'? Who is on the block on 'Big Brother'?—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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Today, women in NHRA have amassed an impressive resume, with more than 100 women having won at an NHRA national event and athletes like two-time Top Fuel champion Brittany Force paving the way as the fastest person in NHRA history, setting a national record of 3.62-seconds at 341.59-mph.—
Caroline Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Noun
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It’s built around five key focus areas: inspire change, shape future leaders, engage every level, motivate change, and recognize achievement.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Speaking on the topic before playing this week in the Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald Links, Lee expressed her disagreement with the Tour regarding completing the ultimate achievement in professional golf.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Located on California’s central coast along the Monterey Bay, the cool coastal temps prevail through August.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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In the end, Gilmore prevails over his nemesis at the Tour Championship, winning back his grandmother’s house and even getting a vision from the heavens of his mentor Peterson, who passed away before the championships.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Here are 10 standout examples, but vintage specialists such as Analog/Shift, Wind Vintage, and the major auction houses regularly bring forth superlative pieces in rare configurations that will delight even the most jaded collector.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
30 July 2025
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After delighting the fans by suddenly appearing in their midst, HYDE returned to the stage.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
29 July 2025
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The tennis community has rallied around Townsend’s achievement, with fellow stars like Coco Gauff, Madison Keys, and Ben Shelton publicly celebrating her accomplishment.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
29 July 2025
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The Impact of Excessive Competitiveness While a little bit of competition can be healthy for kids, Dr. Lee says too much can create chronic stress that can lead to burnout, de-prioritizing collaboration, and even lying about their accomplishments.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
28 July 2025
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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 7 Aug. 2025.
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