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
This was the second time that Midtjylland have won at the City Ground this season, with Mike Tullberg’s side having triumphed 3-2 here in October during Ange Postecoglou’s disastrous eight-game spell in charge.
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Paul Taylor, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Mubi won Best 360 Campaign for Die My Love, Mark Woollen & Associates took Best Trailer for Weapons, and The Wild triumphed in the Best AV Spot category for Sinners.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
As the waters triumphed, dark fish swam up the steps of the Senate House.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
However, once Hernán Cortés triumphed, the conquistadors went from waging war — vanquishing the Aztecs — to the project of subjugating Indigenous holdouts and building a self-sustaining territory loyal to the crown.
—Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
In the playoffs, SDFC triumphed over Portland Timbers in a first-round, best-of-three series.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Most observers think the Sharafs triumphed over long odds.
—Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
The Seattle Seahawks just triumphed over the New England Patriots in the LX Super Bowl, taking home the Lombardi Trophy after a 29-13 victory this past Sunday.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
In the women’s event, Czech snowboarder Zuzana Maderova triumphed after teammate and two-time Olympic gold medallist Ester Ledecka was knocked out in the quarterfinals.
—Reuters, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Paul Taylor, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Mubi won Best 360 Campaign for Die My Love, Mark Woollen & Associates took Best Trailer for Weapons, and The Wild triumphed in the Best AV Spot category for Sinners.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
As the waters triumphed, dark fish swam up the steps of the Senate House.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
However, once Hernán Cortés triumphed, the conquistadors went from waging war — vanquishing the Aztecs — to the project of subjugating Indigenous holdouts and building a self-sustaining territory loyal to the crown.
—Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
In the playoffs, SDFC triumphed over Portland Timbers in a first-round, best-of-three series.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Most observers think the Sharafs triumphed over long odds.
—Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
The Seattle Seahawks just triumphed over the New England Patriots in the LX Super Bowl, taking home the Lombardi Trophy after a 29-13 victory this past Sunday.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
In the women’s event, Czech snowboarder Zuzana Maderova triumphed after teammate and two-time Olympic gold medallist Ester Ledecka was knocked out in the quarterfinals.
—Reuters, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphed
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Tretter prevailed over interim executive director David White and American Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti in a vote at the union’s annual meetings in San Diego earlier this week.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Jan Schakowsky prevailed, and the guy who came in last was a young heir to a hotel fortune named JB Pritzker.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Two weeks before Quinn and Jack Hughes joined Storrie for his opening monologue on Saturday Night Live, many Heated Rivalry fans would have been delighted by the collision of two worlds.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2026
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Running through Reiner's pantheon of successful films, Crystal described a vibrant artist and passionate activist whose wit and comedy delighted audiences for decades.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Both games ended 5-4 in a shootout — Dallas won in Denver in mid-October, while Colorado won in North Texas earlier this month on trade deadline day.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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In 10 seasons in the IHSA, Yorkville Christian has won four regional titles, two sectionals and the Class 1A state title in 2021-22.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
19 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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The duo exulted in success and strove to support a young family in a fickle industry.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Triumphed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumphed. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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