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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
Denny Alfonso, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
In an appearance on Fortune‘s Titans and Disruptors of Industry video podcast, Bourla talked about the triumphs and challenges of navigating the pharmaceutical giant through the pandemic and what is shaping up afterward.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Fans at Billy Bob’s can expect a night steeped in Red Dirt tradition, rousing singalongs and a setlist that nods to both classic hits and recent triumphs.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Black History Month is a good time to remember the unfair hardships placed on Black people throughout history, but also a time to celebrate their triumphs in spite of it.
—Terri Huggins Hart, Parents, 28 Jan. 2026
The most darkest of times, the triumphs, everything in between.
—Brayden Garcia
january 28, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2026
Steeped in the civil rights movement Norton was born and raised in Washington, and her life spans the arc of the district’s trials and triumphs.
—Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
And maybe that accountability from those late-season losses, on both sides, has helped shape the triumphs of the last two weeks – and put Stafford and McVay, and their team, in position for more.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Among active players, only Venus Williams (85) and Iga Swiatek (83) have more Grand Slam triumphs.
—Reuters, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
Constantini, 26, and Mosaner, 30, won Olympic gold in Beijing in 2022 with an undefeated run and followed that with a perfect performance to capture the 2025 world championship for Italy’s first triumphs in both events.
—Denny Alfonso, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
In an appearance on Fortune‘s Titans and Disruptors of Industry video podcast, Bourla talked about the triumphs and challenges of navigating the pharmaceutical giant through the pandemic and what is shaping up afterward.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Fans at Billy Bob’s can expect a night steeped in Red Dirt tradition, rousing singalongs and a setlist that nods to both classic hits and recent triumphs.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Black History Month is a good time to remember the unfair hardships placed on Black people throughout history, but also a time to celebrate their triumphs in spite of it.
—Terri Huggins Hart, Parents, 28 Jan. 2026
The most darkest of times, the triumphs, everything in between.
—Brayden Garcia
january 28, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2026
Steeped in the civil rights movement Norton was born and raised in Washington, and her life spans the arc of the district’s trials and triumphs.
—Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
And maybe that accountability from those late-season losses, on both sides, has helped shape the triumphs of the last two weeks – and put Stafford and McVay, and their team, in position for more.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Among active players, only Venus Williams (85) and Iga Swiatek (83) have more Grand Slam triumphs.
—Reuters, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphs
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So whatever successes – or failures – South Korea experiences will inform how other countries battle their own crises.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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None were quick successes, but all achieved remarkable outcomes.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Shiffrin, the most successful World Cup racer of all time with a record 108 victories — 71 of them in slalom, also a record — has now gone seven straight Olympic races without a medal.—
Andrew Dampf,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Shiffrin, winner of 71 slalom World Cup victories and a gold medal in the event, started slowly and skied tentatively to finish 15th out of 18 skiers, her worst place since March 17, 2012.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Mizzou has some big Quad 1 SEC wins, too, including its most recent over A&M.—
Ally Schniepp,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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The game has a progressive jackpot that grows until someone wins and in her case, the prize was $768,201, officials said.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Simon Makin,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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Eva’s romance with her husband, Franklin Plaskett, delights and amazes her.—
Adelle Waldman,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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The 132-pound freshman wrestler has an even-keel disposition which combines with a wherewithal to realize that his early accomplishments have put him well ahead of schedule.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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One of his most significant accomplishments in the role so far has been striking a deal with the Paris Olympic Committee for LVMH to be a main sponsor.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Whether the House’s restrictive approach prevails or is watered down in negotiations with the Senate could determine not only the future of the emergency fund but also how much unilateral spending power Florida’s governor retains as hurricane season looms over the coming year.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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The approach that prevails in the March 3 primary will help determine who has the strength and structure to endure what could be a long political fight.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 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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After adding a section to her policy agenda and achievements on her campaign website, users were quick to notice several major flaws.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
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KPop Demon Hunters and Sinners were double winners at the 16th annual Lumiere Awards, presented Monday at the Beverly Hills Hotel by the Advanced Imaging Society to recognize outstanding creative and technical achievements in visual technologies.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Triumphs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumphs. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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