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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
This week’s narrow Supreme Court decision protecting birthright citizenship is rightly being hailed as a triumph for the American experiment. — Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 This unexpected ending shifts the narrative from military triumph to spiritually discerning and expressing God’s all-embracing love. — Liesl Ehmke, Christian Science Monitor, 29 June 2026
Verb
Venezuela triumphed for the first time, defeating Team USA, 3-2, in the championship game in Miami. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026 Valdez triumphed in her congressional primary, as did two other insurgent candidates endorsed by Mamdani, and Israel was a key issue in each of the races. — Steve Peoples, Fortune, 24 June 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
  • Strong internal relationships, institutional credibility, leadership opportunities, and career growth often come more easily inside organizations where people know your value and are invested in your success.
    — Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • While the administration lost its bid this week to do away with birthright citizenship by executive order, its strategy has, in large part, been a success.
    — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of success
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  • The Belgians trailed Senegal 2-0 late in their Round of 32 game on Wednesday but rallied to victory with three goals after the 86-minute mark, including a penalty kick in the 120th minute.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • Homer Bailey pitched his second no-hitter in 10 months and the first in the majors this season, pitching the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-0 victory over the slumping San Francisco Giants.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of victory
Verb
  • But Erwin Chemerinsky, Berkeley’s law school dean, said Trump still won most of the cases the court decided either after oral arguments or through emergency appeals the administration brought.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • The Socceroos are playing in the knockout stage for the third time in 20 years but have yet to win an elimination game.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of win
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  • This lighthearted cameo delighted longtime fans and underscored that, while the late-night institution has closed, Colbert himself isn't disappearing from the spotlight anytime soon.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • On the final day of Pride Month, here’s one final bonkers gay story to delight and amaze you.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 June 2026
Definition of delight
Noun
  • The Oscar-winning actor will receive the Golden Lion lifetime achievement award at the 83rd annual Venice Film Festival.
    — Hanna Rantala, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • That’s a major achievement for the local industry, which has been held back by limited distribution channels, fragmented networks, and a lack of market-ready skills.
    — Jenny Vaughan, semafor.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of achievement
Verb
  • But that’s not the same as asserting that the physical differences between males and females invariably mean that men will invariably prevail over women in all competitions or that their participation will endanger women.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Cooler heads prevail An airliner comes in to land at Heathrow Airport, London.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Definition of prevail
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  • 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
  • But even after a lifetime of effort to push this country forward, his story, vision and accomplishments are still just being acknowledged.
    — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Due to the difficulty of the greens, that feels like a major accomplishment.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
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“Triumph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumph. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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