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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
Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
The event will feature inspirational stories about people’s triumphs over homelessness.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Unified, these efforts could clinch a 2 to 4-point win, replicating triumphs in similar districts.
—Kristin Tate, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
The book also features the singer’s reflections on some of his darkest chapters and greatest musical triumphs, as well as his humble beginnings in Birmingham, England.
—Hank Shteamer, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Unlike Hamlet’s noblewoman Ophelia, whose plight in a patriarchal society finds her powerless, spiraling into madness and leads to her tragic end by drowning, Swift’s Ophelia triumphs.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2025
The writer and director, Benny Safdie, presents the story from 1997, when Kerr had his first triumphs, to 2000, when personal problems caught up with him.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
Corporate Wings was just the opening act in Ricci’s four-decade streak of business triumphs.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
That strategy can pay off; many of the streamer’s reboots of cult hits have been successful, and a show such as Wednesday can partly attribute its triumphs to the name recognition of its director, star, and famous source material.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
Netflix and Chernin Entertainment have set the new drama series Kennedy, which will explore the triumphs and tragedies of the Kennedy family.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
The event will feature inspirational stories about people’s triumphs over homelessness.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Unified, these efforts could clinch a 2 to 4-point win, replicating triumphs in similar districts.
—Kristin Tate, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
The book also features the singer’s reflections on some of his darkest chapters and greatest musical triumphs, as well as his humble beginnings in Birmingham, England.
—Hank Shteamer, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Unlike Hamlet’s noblewoman Ophelia, whose plight in a patriarchal society finds her powerless, spiraling into madness and leads to her tragic end by drowning, Swift’s Ophelia triumphs.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2025
The writer and director, Benny Safdie, presents the story from 1997, when Kerr had his first triumphs, to 2000, when personal problems caught up with him.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
Corporate Wings was just the opening act in Ricci’s four-decade streak of business triumphs.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
That strategy can pay off; many of the streamer’s reboots of cult hits have been successful, and a show such as Wednesday can partly attribute its triumphs to the name recognition of its director, star, and famous source material.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphs
Noun
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The latest Footage Film successes are Adopted 2 and Run.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Opening our doors also means engaging with the public through patient education, community health forums, and transparency about successes and setbacks.—
Prof. Dr. med. Mazda Farshad,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Aspinall made short work of Blaydes in the rematch, though, knocking him out cold in one minute, which is a similar result to most of Aspinall’s other victories.—
Brett Appley,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Beating New England was legitimately impressive -- especially in hindsight -- but the victories over the Jets, Vikings and Browns inflated this team's record.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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In today’s environment, the leader who can integrate across boundaries — technical and human, strategic and tactical, long-term and immediate — is the one who wins.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Oct. 2025
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Read on for how to watch Love Island Australia in the US to see which couple wins the final $50,000 grand prize.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
27 Oct. 2025
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
23 Oct. 2025
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Sternbeck says the variety of spaces and activities creates a Halloween celebration that truly delights all ages, leading to genuine conversations and shared nostalgic experiences.—
Kristen Tribe,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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His accomplishments highlight both his teamwork and drive for excellence.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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But the Kennedy Institute, which celebrates its 10th anniversary tonight, is not just about the accomplishments of one of the most significant legislators of the modern era.—
Martin J. Walsh,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The stricter two-party state law prevails, Goldstein said.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Even here, the attention economy prevails.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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They were tasked with returning the October joys that José Bautista, Edwin Encarnación and Josh Donaldson brought before them.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Alongside their impressive achievements, the founding generation failed to reach a just accommodation with the Native American population, and failed to end slavery or, more realistically, put it on the road to extinction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Reflecting on all of his incredible life achievements, Ace’s memory will continue to live on forever!—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Triumphs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumphs. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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