triumphal

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There was also a marked contrast with the triumphal statements from the US and Iran, both of which claimed major victories after five weeks of war.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The museum suffered damage, its windows were blown out, but the explosion did not reach the necropolis nor the Roman-era triumphal arch, aqueducts and hippodrome that are also part of the site.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Like Trump’s arch, it also contains images of a winged Victory accompanying Titus on his triumphal procession.

From Salon • Nov. 5, 2025

Roman triumphal arches were built to glorify the immense, violent power of autocratic leaders.

From Salon • Nov. 5, 2025

In spite of his triumphal return, Colonel Aureliano Buendía was not enthusiastic over the looks of things.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez