triumph (over)

verb

Definition of triumph (over)next
as in to defeat
to achieve a victory over with teamwork, we can triumph over anything

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumph (over)
  1. defeat
  2. overcome
  3. master
  4. take
  5. best
  6. beat
  7. get
  8. conquer
Verb
  • Aryna Sabalenka defeats Jessica Pegula and Jannik Sinner defeats Taylor Fritz. September 15 - The 76th annual Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony takes place with Dan and Eugene Levy as hosts. October 7-14 - The Nobel Prizes are announced.
    CNN, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
  • All of those measures were defeated, but forced the real estate industry to spend hundreds of millions of dollars in opposition.
    Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of defeat
Verb
  • To The End is an intimate glimpse into relationships, motivation and mortality, the sights and sounds of long-term friendship unearthing a fresh new conquest to overcome together.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Putting Taiwanese Designers on the Map Traditionally, Taiwanese consumers have favored international luxury brands over local ones, a challenge that designers like Billy Chow are working to overcome.
    Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of overcome
Verb
  • Looking To Tomorrow The future workplace won't be dominated by AI or humans alone – it will be shaped by those who master the art of combining both.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
  • With a legacy spanning over a century, Gucci has mastered the art of creating coveted pieces that resonate across generations.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of master
Verb
  • The Beaver Moon takes its name from early Native American tribes as well as American colonists, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, when beavers begin sheltering in their lodges after gathering enough food to last the winter.
    John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
  • And take us back to when insurance companies have the power to deny people with preexisting conditions.
    Louis Jacobson, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of take
Verb
  • Fischer ultimately bested Biesemeyer by about one percentage point.
    Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Nvidia has bested lofty Wall Street revenue expectations for the past eight quarters.
    Saqib Iqbal Ahmed, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of best
Verb
  • On Monday night, Michigan beat Washington at Houston's NRG Stadium to claim its first national championship since 1997.
    Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • However, nothing can beat a truly classic leather shoulder bag in black.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of beat
Verb
  • Sign up for our free Royals newsletter to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!
    Simon Perry, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Musk settled with the SEC, agreeing to pay a $20 million fine, step down as chairman, and agree to get a lawyer's approval before posting about Tesla.
    Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of get
Verb
  • Nature should be seen as less of an obstacle to be conquered, and more as a partner to be cherished and respected.
    Earl Foster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The incredible ability of Argentine ants to conquer all has earned it the unfortunate tag of being a pest, not just to humans but to fellow ants and other insects for disrupting local ecosystems.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of conquer
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“Triumph (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumph%20%28over%29. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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