Definition of triumph
Nouns
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
"the agreement was a triumph for common sense"
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- victory
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defeat
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
- licking
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win
a victory (as in a race or other competition)
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first-place finish
a finish in first place (as in a race)
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fall, pin
when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat
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takedown
(amateur wrestling) being brought to the mat from a standing position
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independence
the successful ending of the American Revolution
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landslide
an overwhelming electoral victory
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last laugh
ultimate success achieved after a near failure (inspired by the saying `he laughs best who laughs last')
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Pyrrhic victory
a victory that is won by incurring terrible losses
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slam, sweep
winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
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grand slam
winning all of the tricks in a hand of bridge
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little slam, small slam
winning all but one of the tricks in a hand of bridge
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checkmate
complete victory
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blowout, laugher, romp, runaway, shoo-in, walkaway
an easy victory
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service break
a tennis game won on the opponent's service
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walk-in, waltz
an assured victory (especially in an election)
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conclusion, ending, finish
event whose occurrence ends something
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success
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
the exultation of victory
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exultation, jubilance, jubilancy, jubilation
a feeling of extreme joy
Verbs
prove superior
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- prevail
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win
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
be ecstatic with joy
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be on cloud nine, exult, jump for joy, walk on air
feel extreme happiness or elation
dwell on with satisfaction
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congratulate, preen
pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
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