triumphal

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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

Trump has also unveiled plans for a huge triumphal arch in Washington, which was dubbed the "Arc de Trump" after AFP first revealed the proposal.

From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025

A mock-up of a triumphal arch sat on Trump's Resolute Desk in the Oval Office as he met Finnish President Alex Stubb on Thursday, an AFP journalist and photographer saw.

From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025

Finding the warm Ecuadorian climate more to his liking than that of chilly Qosqo, Wayna Qhapaq delayed his triumphal return for six years.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann