success

noun

sək-ˈses How to pronounce success (audio)
Definition of successnext
1
as in achievement
a successful result brought about by hard work a long list of successes that the retiring president of the college can point to with pride

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2
as in hit
a person or thing that is successful their homemade jellies have been such a success that they are now distributed nationwide

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Recent Examples of success But beyond the lyrics, Langley has prioritized her mental health even as her immense success was unfolding before her. — Rob Ledonne, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2026 Casting was, of course, key for the film’s success and Saldanha found in Bragança the perfect Klink. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026 The film itself was announced shortly after the success of the original back in 2024. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2026 Tucker thinks the Type 01 will likely see success in Europe and Asia. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for success
Recent Examples of Synonyms for success
  1. achievement
  2. hit
  3. accomplishment
  4. blockbuster
  5. winner
  6. phenomenon
Noun
  • Yet the latest proposal seems to undercut some of those achievements, according to its critics.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
  • This is a remarkable achievement, and although outside evidence is limited, researchers generally view it as promising.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of achievement
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  • The original show’s international profile has now been further bolstered by its shoot in Japan, where the series has become such a huge hit that setting part of Season 7 in Tokyo was a natural next step.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The pop star’s fourth album explores the cracks between the hits, the climaxes, and the comedowns.
    — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of hit
Noun
  • Diamond earrings from Daniel’s Jewelers can celebrate everything from a graduation or promotion to a personal accomplishment that deserves considerably more recognition than a congratulatory text.
    — Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The idea came from Christeson’s emphasis on representing and celebrating the style and accomplishments of the actual professional women whom the garments are intended for.
    — Clara Hillis, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of accomplishment
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  • Zhang Xiaofei, the star of Chinese blockbuster Hi, Mom, plays the captain of the Emei Women’s Football Team, which enters the Supreme Invincible Cup determined to prove its doubters wrong.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Like most of the country’s entries over the past decade, this blockbuster epic — a summer box office hit at home — makes for an extravagant display of the strength of the nation’s commercial film industry.
    — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of blockbuster
Noun
  • Being Heumann is the latest from Siân Heder, who last came to Contenders with her 2021 Oscar winner CODA.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The winner is selected by a committee elected by the Norwegian Parliament.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of winner
Noun
  • What began as a relatively intimate documentation of editors, retailers and industry insiders gradually became a global phenomenon.
    — Alex Badia, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Neither release became a theatrical phenomenon, but each earned more than $40 million worldwide — suggesting even mediocre horror films can get respectable returns when their premises are appealing enough.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of phenomenon

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“Success.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/success. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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