triumph
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- noun
- /ˈtraɪ.əmf/
- And those are usually my biggest triumphs when nobody else shows up.
- moment of triumph
- celebrate the triumph
- triumph over death
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Watch on YouTubeThis is really, once again, the triumph of the human spirit.
- This is really, once again, the triumph of the human spirit.
- And those are usually my biggest triumphs when nobody else shows up.
- And it just always inspiring to see that triumph, that triumph over tragedy.
- So maybe there's a sense of growth or victory in the triumph of awareness.
- Vaccines are one of the great scientific triumphs in all of human history.
- But the study of DNA is, I would say, one of the greatest triumphs of modern science.
- I wouldn't, he may not be happy, but I would describe his life as a triumph, Right.
- Liquid nitrogen is another one of the great triumphs of physics.
- It's about an impossible educational triumph achieved in a previous century.
- And there's no sense of triumph in me for that.
- The last week is often exhaustion, some feeling of triumph, some feeling of disappointment.
Examples
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After years of hard work, she felt the sweet triumph of finally completing her degree.
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What remains is the virtually unequivocal triumph of peace, love, good will, and hope for the future.
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This is really, once again, the triumph of the human spirit.
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How could we taste the triumph of success if we never failed?
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The deal was seen as a huge triumph across the Arab world.
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The victory, the triumph, the glory!
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Vaccines are one of the great scientific triumphs in all of human history.
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In the words of Samuel Johnson, remarriage is a triumph of hope over experience.
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She returned home to Ireland in triumph and to a hero's welcome.
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The summit itself was another Reagan-Gorbachev triumph; the media coverage was huge and favorable.
Academic text (1990)
Synonyms
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1.0
Getting what you want after working hard
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1.0
A win against an opponent or a difficult problem
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1.0
A strong feeling of great happiness
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2.3
A success you reach after working hard
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3.4
A successful task or goal that you finish
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2.0
A very big result that makes many people very pleased
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5.5
A very happy and excited feeling after a big success
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3.0
A proud, satisfied feeling you get after finishing something difficult
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5.2
A strong feeling of happiness and excitement during a celebration
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5.2
An achievement in overcoming a difficult problem or fear
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4.7
Reaching a goal or level through effort
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1.0
A feeling of being happy and pleased
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7.9
A strong feeling of great joy often shown by loud shouts
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3.9
An important success that shows great skill and effort
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6.5
A strong feeling of great joy that people show openly
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3.0
A strong feeling of great happiness
A strong feeling of great joy after success
The most important thing a person achieves in life
A strong feeling of happy excitement that makes you smile
A very strong feeling of deep happiness
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Etymology
The word triumph comes from Latin triumphus, which meant 'a public celebration after a big win', like a parade for the winners. So a triumph today is a great victory or the strong joy that comes with success.