triumphalism

noun

tri·​um·​phal·​ism trī-ˈəm(p)-fə-ˌli-zəm How to pronounce triumphalism (audio)
: an attitude or feeling of victory or superiority: such as
a
: the attitude that one religious creed is superior to all others
b
: smug or boastful pride in the success or dominance of one's nation or ideology over others
triumphalist noun or adjective

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However, the tone of Medvedev's comments refrained from any such triumphalism, hinting that there could still be difficulties ahead. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024 The Golden State Warriors Photo: Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images The Golden State Warriors of the 2010s was an avatar for Silicon Valley triumphalism. Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2024 Any sense of triumphalism was overshadowed by the alarm that Iran would have attempted such a serious attack in the first place—and concern that the next such assault may not be so easily repelled. Dalia Dassa Kaye, Foreign Affairs, 5 Aug. 2024 Collaborating with several editors, Walker expertly folds in Sherpa’s distinct facets to transcend simplistic triumphalism. Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for triumphalism 

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of triumphalism was in 1964

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“Triumphalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triumphalism. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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