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as in successes
a successful result brought about by hard work
getting into Harvard is quite a triumph
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as in victories
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 wins
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
despite an accident early on, the runner persevered and ultimately triumphed
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as in delights
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 triumphs
Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
This was home base for Pelé and the mystical Brazil 1970 squad, the site of major triumphs for the Mexican national team.
—Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Despite the program only being four years old at the time, the triumphs over those two schools paved the way to three straight NCAA Tournament appearances from 2017 to 2019.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Though Turner suffered the occasional gambler’s setback, his was a life marked mainly by triumphs and staggering successes.
—Tim Gray, Variety, 6 May 2026
This sense of affinity and attachment leads to fans' celebrating the stars' triumphs — and grieving their tragedies.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Locals who once regaled her with tales of her dad’s triumphs with Umea speak of his exploits in Manchester.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Frame Local Moments for National Relevance Every city or startup has unique triumphs and challenges.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
Overcoming the decades-long generational belief that certain colors, prints, and fabrics are reserved for specific seasons and occasions—or worse, outright forbidden—has been one of today's greatest stylistic triumphs; if only for the sheer liberation of finally letting go of what others think.
—Lucía Tejo, Glamour, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
Part hopeful family drama, part epic survival tale, and part origin story of the American West, this fresh adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s iconic semi-autobiographical Little House books offers a kaleidoscopic view of the struggles and triumphs of those who shaped the frontier.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
This was home base for Pelé and the mystical Brazil 1970 squad, the site of major triumphs for the Mexican national team.
—Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Despite the program only being four years old at the time, the triumphs over those two schools paved the way to three straight NCAA Tournament appearances from 2017 to 2019.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Though Turner suffered the occasional gambler’s setback, his was a life marked mainly by triumphs and staggering successes.
—Tim Gray, Variety, 6 May 2026
This sense of affinity and attachment leads to fans' celebrating the stars' triumphs — and grieving their tragedies.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Locals who once regaled her with tales of her dad’s triumphs with Umea speak of his exploits in Manchester.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Frame Local Moments for National Relevance Every city or startup has unique triumphs and challenges.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
Overcoming the decades-long generational belief that certain colors, prints, and fabrics are reserved for specific seasons and occasions—or worse, outright forbidden—has been one of today's greatest stylistic triumphs; if only for the sheer liberation of finally letting go of what others think.
—Lucía Tejo, Glamour, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphs
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It had, in fact, been rejected by all three major networks despite Lear’s handsome pedigree (his previous shows included the unequivocal successes All in the Family and Maude).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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State media often reports extensively on sporting successes.—
Gawon Bae,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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Burton retired with 21 Cup victories and 27 more in O’Reilly Series events.—
Jeff Rosen,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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Belichick’s eight career Super Bowl victories, six as head coach of the New England Patriots, hold reverence even if his first year with the Tar Heels wasn’t what anyone expected.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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No Stanley Cup since 1967, and the Maple Leafs went nearly 20 years between series wins between 2004 and 2023.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Move quickly — but don’t skip due diligence Speed wins deals in Charlotte, but speed without care creates problems.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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With symphonic works, chamber delights, and operatic thrills on the calendar, here are three of the highlights.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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Included in her accomplishments are two Oscars, one for Best Actress in 1969 and another Best Original Song in 1977.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
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Not only is Benyamin’s graduation historic for the university, but his educational accomplishments are rare.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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An upbeat party atmosphere prevails inside the Wiener Stadthalle arena and in the separate Eurovision Village fan zone.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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With Tehran engaged in high-stakes peace negotiations, the outcome could determine which faction prevails in the next phase of the Islamic Republic.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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There are no sorrows In our lives Nor joys either.—
Ricardo Reis,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The supermodel, 71, snapped a mirror selfie in a black bikini while soaking up the sun — and joys!—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Moulin, in real life as in the film, is battered and defeated, yet his achievements in internal diplomacy will bring much future good.—
David Katz,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
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And these are just some of China’s achievements.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Triumphs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumphs. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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