1
as in winning
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
despite an accident early on, the runner persevered and ultimately triumphed
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as in delighting
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 triumphing
The Entertainer of the Year award went to Cody Johnson, triumphing over fellow nominees Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen and Lainey Wilson.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
They were outplayed by Japan in the last 16 in Qatar but held out for a 1-1 draw before triumphing on penalties.
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Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
Beaches in Hawaii and Florida top the list for 2026, triumphing across criteria including clear waters and swimmability.
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Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
But even death can’t stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.
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John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2026
But even death can't stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.
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Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
The hope that this motto refers to is the hope of the resurrection – of life triumphing over death – as reflected in the golden cross.
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Mathew Schmalz,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
The Boston ball club will look to take their first series win, after triumphing 3-0 on Opening Day Thursday.
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Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
The main opposition party there, the CHP, was managing to dent Erdoğan’s popularity by triumphing in successive local elections.
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Kaya Genç,
The Dial,
3 Feb. 2026
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
They were outplayed by Japan in the last 16 in Qatar but held out for a 1-1 draw before triumphing on penalties.
—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
Beaches in Hawaii and Florida top the list for 2026, triumphing across criteria including clear waters and swimmability.
—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
But even death can’t stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.
—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2026
But even death can't stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.
—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
The hope that this motto refers to is the hope of the resurrection – of life triumphing over death – as reflected in the golden cross.
—
Mathew Schmalz,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
The Boston ball club will look to take their first series win, after triumphing 3-0 on Opening Day Thursday.
—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
The main opposition party there, the CHP, was managing to dent Erdoğan’s popularity by triumphing in successive local elections.
—
Kaya Genç,
The Dial,
3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphing
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France has been the dominant team of this World Cup, winning all four of its games while outsourcing opponents 13-2.
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Spanish fans are putting a lot of hope on Yamal as the national team has failed to make it past the round of 16 since winning the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
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The Dutch were the neutral’s favourites throughout World Cup 1974, their Total Football taking the game to a new level, and delighting supporters with their fluidity, high defensive line and commitment to keep on attacking.
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The last two songs ended in all-out thrash conflagrations, delighting the slam-dancers at the center of the floor.
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Four bidders scrapped over the nearly eight-foot-high work, known as the Hamilton Laocoön, with a buyer new to the old masters market prevailing.
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That pragmatic approach echoes the prevailing philosophy across much of Norway's maritime cluster.
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Jenner, like her sister Kim Kardashian, has often turned to Margiela for her most major moments, with an affinity for the house’s sensual, body-exulting designs.
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And then there was CMAT, the Irish singer who has already become a European sensation, exulting in a sensational reception for her mainstage set at GJWW, which some attendees went online to cite as the most thrilling full-length performance of the weekend.
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“Triumphing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumphing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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