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as in successful
having attained a desired end or state of good fortune
the triumphant bidder on the house
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as in proud
having or expressing feelings of joy or triumph
he was positively triumphant when the school troublemaker finally got expelled
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Recent Examples of triumphant
The Atlanta Braves have enjoyed a triumphant return from franchise slugger Ronald Acuna Jr.
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
With her signature songs woven throughout, Rosemary Clooney’s journey starts in Maysville, Kentucky, and Cincinnati and follows her rise to Hollywood stardom, personal struggles, and triumphant comeback.
—The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Pendant necklaces first made their triumphant return on the Spring 2025 runways, setting the tone for the season’s jewelry trend.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
On his triumphant 10-day journey on the canal from Buffalo to New York City, when the Seneca Chief reached New York Harbor, Clinton poured a keg of water from Lake Erie into the Atlantic Ocean, symbolizing a union of two major bodies of water.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
With her signature songs woven throughout, Rosemary Clooney’s journey starts in Maysville, Kentucky, and Cincinnati and follows her rise to Hollywood stardom, personal struggles, and triumphant comeback.
—The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Pendant necklaces first made their triumphant return on the Spring 2025 runways, setting the tone for the season’s jewelry trend.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
On his triumphant 10-day journey on the canal from Buffalo to New York City, when the Seneca Chief reached New York Harbor, Clinton poured a keg of water from Lake Erie into the Atlantic Ocean, symbolizing a union of two major bodies of water.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphant
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Taco Bell crispy chicken tacos and burritos (AKA wraps) Earlier this summer, Taco Bell debuted a new lineup of crispy chicken menu items that include tacos and burritos after a successful trial with chicken nuggets.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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On the other end of Charlotte’s victory was Adama Sanogo, who is battling for a contract with the Utah Jazz and has had a successful start to his summer league.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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In the post, the proud single mom shared throwback photos of her with her eldest son and daughter.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Old Fitzgerald, the once proud brand with a century-long legacy, was tossed into the Bernheim sale like an extra trading card between kids to sweeten the deal, not to headline it.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The One Big Beautiful Bill does just that, delivering real tax relief and laying the foundation for a stronger, more prosperous nation.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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But American science, including space science, has paid enormous dividends in keeping the nation strong, prosperous, and worthy of the world’s respect.—
Adam Frank,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2025
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The sharpshooter is ecstatic to be in Charlotte — and sees his game being particularly well-rounded, beyond his prowess behind the arc.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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Most players would be ecstatic to be drafted in the top five, but Bailey has been a major storyline throughout the entire draft process.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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McKayla Coyle also recommends some jubilant summer bop.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
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The huge smile on his face showed how much the goal meant to him as he was engulfed by his jubilant teammates.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 July 2025
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June 11, 2025 Music 13 of the late Brian Wilson’s finest songs to revisit Wilson leaves a singularly inventive, exultant body of work that scripted California to the world.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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The exultant right-wing influencers who cheer on MAGA’s sassy clapback anti-diplomacy should remember that insulting another country’s politicians is like insulting someone else’s family.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2025
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In 2022, Ackles joined the cast of Prime Video's The Boys as arrogant superhero Soldier Boy.—
Brianne Tracy,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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Her larger-than-life ego and past as a shaman make Player 044 come off as arrogant and selfish, getting under just about everyone's skin.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 July 2025
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“Triumphant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumphant. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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