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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
While Williams’ score is known for its blasting horns and triumphant tone, the poster for Gunn’s film remixes the music with a quieter, more thoughtful reimagining.
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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
Sweeney is due to play Christy Martin—whose triumphant matches were largely responsible for taking female boxing mainstream—in David Michôd’s biopic of the Women’s International Boxing Federation champion next year.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
Many Western countries classify the triumphant rebel group Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) as a terrorist organization, and the country’s years-long war has left infrastructure and basic necessities in short supply.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
Sure, the challenges were a bit blah, but still, a rousing and triumphant success.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
Sweeney is due to play Christy Martin—whose triumphant matches were largely responsible for taking female boxing mainstream—in David Michôd’s biopic of the Women’s International Boxing Federation champion next year.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
Many Western countries classify the triumphant rebel group Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) as a terrorist organization, and the country’s years-long war has left infrastructure and basic necessities in short supply.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
Sure, the challenges were a bit blah, but still, a rousing and triumphant success.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Classical computing can handle data-heavy preprocessing tasks, which are crucial for successful quantum applications.Yuval Boger, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Russian counteroffensives, while successful in halting Ukraine's advances and pushing its soldiers out of the territory gained in the first few weeks, have so far failed to entirely repel Kyiv back to its borders.Hugh Cameron, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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As of this week, there’s even a new Glossier product on the block sure to make Emily Weiss proud, a chubby eye shadow stick that’s excellent for accentuating even the most natural of makeup looks.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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Funny Christmas jokes for kids, knock-knocks, memes to make dad proud How to prepare for winter 2024 — from freezing pipes to driving in snow and ice Who created Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
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Now, all eyes are on the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group—a former affiliate—and its leader, Abu Mohammed al-Golani, as questions arise as to his willingness and capacity to come through on promises to eschew extremism and oversee a more prosperous and inclusive future for Syria.Matthew Impelli, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The second view—people can just move to cheaper cities, because the prosperous city is full up—also ignores basic economics.Richard McGahey, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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There are thus many reasons to be ecstatic that Assad, a minority Alawite in a majority-Sunni country, is no more.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Like everyone involved, Adler, who appears in all three episodes of Kings From Queens, would be ecstatic if the doc won Best Music Film.Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 11 Dec. 2024
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At a jubilant post-sale dinner, Branczik told me that contemporary and modern collectors are increasingly diversifying their portfolios by turning to Old Masters.George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Many Syrians are jubilant about the news and hopeful about the country’s future.Chad de Guzman, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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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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Some media outlets are surrendering to Trump already This absurd boasting — arrogant without portfolio — is just what Trump is looking for in the VOA job.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Angle was able to alter between arrogant heel and lovable goofball almost on a whim.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Triumphant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumphant. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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