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 After John Morton failed to replicate Ben Johnson’s success, Detroit turned to Drew Petzing. — Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026 The company measures each burger’s success through sales data, often knowing within just a few days whether a new creation is resonating. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026 Ludovic Colbeau-Justin, who enjoyed success with box office language breakout How To Make A Killing starring Franck Dubosc, takes over the director’s seat from Rodolphe Lauga who shot the first film. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026 Age is an important factor in the likelihood of future success, and freezing eggs does not guarantee a pregnancy. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 10 Aug. 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
  • Sports is filled with stories of sons and daughters trying to emulate or surpass the achievements of their parents.
    — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Following the achievement, Whisenant continued taking on challenging routes in Yosemite.
    — Sophie Ziedalski, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of achievement
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  • Pips-out is more of a defensive rubber that provides more speed and power but has less spin on hits.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Josh Bell continued a torrid August with three hits, Alan Roden bounced back from a tough game with three hits of his own, and Royce Lewis and Brooks Lee each finished with two knocks.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of hit
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  • The two encouraged one another privately, celebrated each other’s accomplishments and eventually became fixtures in each other’s lives.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond the plagiarism allegations, Cofnas also raised doubt about Arday's background and personal accomplishments.
    — Inaya Folarin Iman, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of accomplishment
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  • Wall Street analysts expect retatrutide to be a blockbuster, but have voiced concern about the illicit market.
    — Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Set to go to court in March, the case alleges three areas where the $111-billion merger threatens competition – wide releases films, blockbuster films and cable programming.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of blockbuster
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  • Tonight’s drawing will be the 43rd in a row in search of a winner, and its prize ranks as the eighth-largest jackpot in Powerball history, according to the Multi State Lottery Association, which administers the game.
    — Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • And with another Formula One weekend approaching, bringing precisely the international, high-spending and well-travelled customer this property was designed to attract, that decision looks to be a winner.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of winner
Noun
  • Norway's soccer star Erling Haaland's face has appeared on billboards, trading cards and television screens, becoming a social media phenomenon for scoring seven goals across four World Cup matches in July.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The phenomenon was named for English astronomer Francis Baily, who noted them during an annular eclipse on May 15, 1836.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of phenomenon

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