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noun

ˈtrī-əm(p)f How to pronounce triumph (audio)
Definition of triumphnext
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as in success
a successful result brought about by hard work getting into Harvard is quite a triumph

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as in victory
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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triumph

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verb

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as in to win
to achieve victory (as in a contest) despite an accident early on, the runner persevered and ultimately triumphed

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as in to joy
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 triumph
Noun
Her unique perspective comes from experiencing Olympic pressure, heartbreak, and ultimate triumph. — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 While those positions play solidly in Democratic strongholds like New York, the triumph of a democratic socialist in conservative Florida has caught the country’s attention. — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
Within a week, Flaco had triumphed over the doubters who feared that an owl raised in captivity wouldn’t have the strength or stamina to survive in the outside world. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026 The Pitt didn’t need the most nominations in order to triumph in Outstanding Drama Series last year. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for triumph
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumph
  1. success
  2. victory
  3. win
  4. delight
  5. achievement
  6. prevail
  7. glory
  8. accomplishment
Noun
  • Crowds boomed along with that success, increasing the exposure and scrutiny.
    — Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Somers Superintendent Sam Galloway, whose district has surpassed its pre-COVID test scores, attributed the success in part to the district limiting screen time for students.
    — Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of success
Noun
  • The Wildcats’ 38-34 victory last season ended FAMU’s recent control of the Florida Classic and helped send the Rattlers toward their 5-7 finish.
    — John Devine, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Just like a winning gymnast could amplify a nation’s victories, an impassioned girl character could also smooth over a nation’s violence.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of victory
Verb
  • All the drama from last week’s showdown with the season-21 designers is resolved by season 22 winning the unconventional-materials challenge.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Chidgasornpongse won best director in the Asian New Talent competition at the Shanghai International Film Festival, where Sompop Songkampol also took best actor.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
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  • Each piece is a little bit of the earth itself, molded to a shape that fits easily in the hand, baked to achieve permanence and then stacked, one atop another, to form a wall that can enclose, shelter and delight us.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Always popular, coral bells delight with bright blooms and fast-growing leaves that hide fading bulbs.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of delight
Noun
  • But what do athletes think of robots not only encroaching on their turf, but surpassing their achievements?
    — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Both schools featured their ranking in separate social media posts, and despite not being ranked as high as Central, Pettit said South’s achievement is worth celebrating.
    — Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of achievement
Verb
  • At the beginning of the 20th century, the prevailing wisdom about raising children could be remarkably grim.
    — Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
  • And whichever party doesn’t prevail in the appeal will probably go to the high court.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of prevail
Verb
  • Messi, at 35, led his country to glory against France, winning soccer’s ultimate prize in a pulsating match that finished 3-3 after extra time and had to be settled by a nerve-wracking penalty shootout.
    — Patrick Smith, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2022
  • If Harris can bring together a family with Indian, African, and Jewish heritage, America can glory in its diversity.
    — Fintan O’Toole, The New York Review of Books, 26 Aug. 2020
Definition of glory
Noun
  • It’s often said that great athletes struggle to talk about their sport and their accomplishments.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • McGuiness’ in-ring appearances have been few and far between but getting back in shape to make it through to the end is an accomplishment in and of itself.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
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“Triumph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumph. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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