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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
Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Your questions, comments, gardening triumphs and conundrums are always welcome.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Alice is an epic saga diving into the struggles and triumphs of an extraordinary, free-spirited woman who helped shape the birth of cinema.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
The exhibition recalls the struggles and triumphs of this history through documentation, individual reflection, and artworks, including by important figures in this contemporary process like Henry and Loewenstein.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
To attack the Hebrew Bible, or erase its authority, is to saw off the branch on which all the foundational teachings and greatest triumphs of the West rest.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Christy, a look at the triumphs and traumatic experiences of world-class boxer Christy Martin, is Sweeney’s entry into this canon.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2025
These triumphs of justice undercut the local economic ecosystems that had sustained Black communities.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Lessons from history and culture The National Park System also preserves America’s history and culture – and reminds people of the country’s collective mistakes and triumphs.
—Jeffrey C. Hallo, The Conversation, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
In the modern era, those two league triumphs would have resulted in promotion, but back then, there was no automatic promotion or relegation between the fourth and fifth tiers.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Your questions, comments, gardening triumphs and conundrums are always welcome.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Alice is an epic saga diving into the struggles and triumphs of an extraordinary, free-spirited woman who helped shape the birth of cinema.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
The exhibition recalls the struggles and triumphs of this history through documentation, individual reflection, and artworks, including by important figures in this contemporary process like Henry and Loewenstein.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
To attack the Hebrew Bible, or erase its authority, is to saw off the branch on which all the foundational teachings and greatest triumphs of the West rest.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Christy, a look at the triumphs and traumatic experiences of world-class boxer Christy Martin, is Sweeney’s entry into this canon.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2025
These triumphs of justice undercut the local economic ecosystems that had sustained Black communities.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Lessons from history and culture The National Park System also preserves America’s history and culture – and reminds people of the country’s collective mistakes and triumphs.
—Jeffrey C. Hallo, The Conversation, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphs
Noun
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London Calling caps off an especially big year for Duhamel, who also had successes with Netflix's new hit series Ransom Canyon and the film Off the Grid.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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But the books were commercial successes, so Putnam kept cranking them out.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Democrats are hoping strong victories in this year's race could translate to wins in 2026.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Shildt is as proactive (and arguably as adept) as any manager in the game at employing his relievers to navigate victories.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Matthew is seen as the driving force behind the Florida Panthers’ emergence as a hockey powerhouse, helping mold the franchise while leading them to two Stanley Cup Finals wins.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Then the Panthers put together three straight touchdown drives — composed of 14 plays, then 14 plays, then 12 plays — and recovered an onside kick to put them about 50 yards away from one of the greatest comeback wins in franchise history.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Sep. 2025
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Jack Tamisiea,
Scientific American,
17 Sep. 2025
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Farrell, 49, also delights with a demonstration of his song-and-dance skills in the scene.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Despite her accomplishments in the worlds of faith, fashion and pageants, Erika emphasized that her priorities in life included being a wife and mother.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Beyond his accomplishments on the gridiron, Payton was also a community leader and committed philanthropist, which earned him the honor of having the NFL Man of the Year Award named after him.—
Tyler Holzhammer,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, the issue of national security, namely its component as information security, prevails over all considerations and personal feelings.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Their verdict, not the judgment of the company’s management team, prevails, the brothers insisted.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The company also highlighted significant business achievements with hyperscalers, who play a crucial role in the AI rollout.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The online fundraiser, which launched on Saturday, includes a roughly three-minute clip highlighting Kirk’s achievements as a right-wing activist, as well as a lengthy eulogy praising his legacy.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Triumphs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumphs. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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