triumphal

Example Sentences

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They walked to an impromptu stadium the city had set up in the middle of the square and climbed onto the stage, which resembled a triumphal arch.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

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

From Salon • Nov. 5, 2025

The Commission of Fine Arts was expected to review some of Trump's current projects, including a new ballroom at the White House and a triumphal arch, according to the Washington Post.

From Barron's • Oct. 29, 2025

Charbonneau, a partner at Harrison Design, posted a watercolour rendering of the the proposal on social media on 4 September, writing "America needs a triumphal arch!"

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025

The subsequent articulation by his very talented friend Chappell constituted the final phase of acquisition, the triumphal phase, though he used Chappell’s services only sparingly.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson