1
as in winning
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
despite an accident early on, the runner persevered and ultimately triumphed
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as in delighting
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 triumphing
The episode met with an enthusiastic response from the Taormina audience with squeals of disgust when Aemond seemingly leans into kiss his mother on the lips; as well as cheers, shocked screams and collective gasps as characters fought to the death, sometimes triumphing and sometimes not.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 June 2026
In 2025, a capacity crowd was exploding for her, the biggest star in the sport, triumphing on one of its biggest stages once again.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 May 2026
Beaches in Hawaii and Florida top the list for 2026, triumphing across criteria including clear waters and swimmability.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
But even death can’t stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
But even death can't stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The hope that this motto refers to is the hope of the resurrection – of life triumphing over death – as reflected in the golden cross.
—Mathew Schmalz, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
The Boston ball club will look to take their first series win, after triumphing 3-0 on Opening Day Thursday.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
The main opposition party there, the CHP, was managing to dent Erdoğan’s popularity by triumphing in successive local elections.
—Kaya Genç, The Dial, 3 Feb. 2026
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 June 2026
In 2025, a capacity crowd was exploding for her, the biggest star in the sport, triumphing on one of its biggest stages once again.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 May 2026
Beaches in Hawaii and Florida top the list for 2026, triumphing across criteria including clear waters and swimmability.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
But even death can’t stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
But even death can't stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The hope that this motto refers to is the hope of the resurrection – of life triumphing over death – as reflected in the golden cross.
—Mathew Schmalz, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
The Boston ball club will look to take their first series win, after triumphing 3-0 on Opening Day Thursday.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
The main opposition party there, the CHP, was managing to dent Erdoğan’s popularity by triumphing in successive local elections.
—Kaya Genç, The Dial, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphing
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When the action returned, Germany found their rhythm and ended up winning 7-1.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Perhaps the most intriguing situation this summer surrounds the Florida Panthers, who missed the playoffs after winning back-to-back championships.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Iran responded in the 64th minute with Rezaeian’s cross headed home by Mohammad Mohebi, tying the score and delighting fans.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Spend the day paddling the spring-fed river, cooling off with a swim, or embracing the nostalgia of a place that’s been delighting visitors since the 1940s.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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For several years now, the prevailing narrative around Katy Perry has been that one of the biggest pop stars in the world had somehow lost her magic.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The prevailing narrative that wealthy buyers are fleeing New York may be getting harder to sell.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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Jenner, like her sister Kim Kardashian, has often turned to Margiela for her most major moments, with an affinity for the house’s sensual, body-exulting designs.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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The whoop, the sound of exulting Moby-Dick nuts, goes raggedly around the galleries and hallways of the museum.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Triumphing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumphing. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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