Meaning & use
triumph
A great victory or success, often achieved after a difficult struggle.
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Winning the championship was a triumph for a team that lost every game last year.
Her full recovery felt like a personal triumph after months of therapy.
A note on using this word
As a verb, "triumph" means to succeed, often followed by "over," as in "triumph over adversity."
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To achieve a victory or success, especially after a struggle.
The underdog team triumphed over the defending champions in the final.
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