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as in successful
having attained a desired end or state of good fortune
the triumphant bidder on the house
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as in proud
having or expressing feelings of joy or triumph
he was positively triumphant when the school troublemaker finally got expelled
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Recent Examples of triumphant
His seething rage and resentment instantly melt into a triumphant tenderness.
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Erin Qualey, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
Fewer songs have harkened a triumphant fist-in-the-air before or since, an iconic ’80s song to open and close one of the most iconic ’80s films.
—Spin Editors, SPIN, 21 Jan. 2025
Dozens of top right-wing venture capitalists joined the likes of Speaker Mike Johnson and Donald Trump Jr., who emerged from the evening party with a triumphant grin.
—Theodore Schleifer, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
The tune wasn’t performed, but Tyler did stage a triumphant return to the mic.
—Katherine Turman, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
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Erin Qualey, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
Fewer songs have harkened a triumphant fist-in-the-air before or since, an iconic ’80s song to open and close one of the most iconic ’80s films.
—Spin Editors, SPIN, 21 Jan. 2025
Dozens of top right-wing venture capitalists joined the likes of Speaker Mike Johnson and Donald Trump Jr., who emerged from the evening party with a triumphant grin.
—Theodore Schleifer, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
The tune wasn’t performed, but Tyler did stage a triumphant return to the mic.
—Katherine Turman, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphant
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Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect that the plesiosaur is considered a successful marine predatory ancient species.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2025
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If the challenge is successful, the results of the referendum will be voided.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
18 Feb. 2025
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As proud Illinoisans, we were honored to showcase to our Washington colleagues what Midwest sensibility can achieve, and our visits to Project HOOD and Pacific Garden served as a reminder to us all how our civic duty affects real individuals and families.—
Danny K. Davis,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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His proud display of his mug shot is just the latest example of his disregard for political norms.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2025
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State of play: Developers, business leaders and advocates are transforming Nubian Square, planting the seeds for a prosperous city center, from upcoming developments with artist housing and college classrooms to new liquor licenses and creative spaces.—
Steph Solis,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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The norms of a peaceful, prosperous world are under assault.—
HAL BRANDS,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Researchers noted the positive effects of ecstatic epilepsy and synthesized fifty-three theoretical models of delusion.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harper's Magazine,
21 Feb. 2025
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Though the Raiders would likely be ecstatic to land Sanders, there is a strong belief that the Colorado signal caller will not fall below No. 3.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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Zoom in: Some members of Netanyahu's delegation left the room almost jubilant.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
5 Feb. 2025
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Instead, jubilant crowds reveled in Trump's coming second term and MAGA's total control of the Republican Party.—
WILL WEISSERT,
arkansasonline.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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Always a consummate professional, however, our ballad queen powered through the final note to a brave and exultant end that can still give chills.—
Nathan Smith,
Vulture,
26 June 2024
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Their personal connection blossoms out into a quietly exultant scene with the rest of the cast and the crew, a symbolic utopia of shared purpose.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
4 Sep. 2024
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According to Packer, several surefire ways to ensure success start here: Be arrogant!—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
17 Feb. 2025
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In 1254, King Edward I and Queen Eleanor of Castile were married at a very young age, and although Edward had a reputation for being arrogant and quarrelsome, the pair eventually fell deeply in love.—
Gulnaz Khan,
AFAR Media,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Triumphant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumphant. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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