1
as in prosperous
having attained a desired end or state of good fortune
the play had a successful run on Broadway
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2
as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
sold their successful dry-cleaning business and retired to Hawaii
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Recent Examples of successful
On the other end of Charlotte’s victory was Adama Sanogo, who is battling for a contract with the Utah Jazz and has had a successful start to his summer league.
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Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
From Latin America to the U.S., the most successful trauma teams share a common thread: They are led by people who understand that excellence requires empathy.
—Paula Ferrada, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Being successful is complicated, but having a family while having a career in music is more ambitious.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 11 July 2025
Despite this hiccup, NASA considered the test successful, achieving several primary objectives and giving insights into further improving the booster before the upcoming Artemis launches.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 11 July 2025
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Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
From Latin America to the U.S., the most successful trauma teams share a common thread: They are led by people who understand that excellence requires empathy.
—Paula Ferrada, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Being successful is complicated, but having a family while having a career in music is more ambitious.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 11 July 2025
Despite this hiccup, NASA considered the test successful, achieving several primary objectives and giving insights into further improving the booster before the upcoming Artemis launches.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for successful
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But American science, including space science, has paid enormous dividends in keeping the nation strong, prosperous, and worthy of the world’s respect.—
Adam Frank,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2025
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The One Big Beautiful Bill does just that, delivering real tax relief and laying the foundation for a stronger, more prosperous nation.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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The food industry has a lot riding on, and even more to gain from, adopting practices that help stabilize the climate and support thriving ecosystems.—
Mindy Lubber,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Whatever happens, Chicago needs a thriving and affordable ride-share sector — ride-share is part of our transit ecosystem.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2025
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Stark noted that ascension has made Suarez one of the most promising pending free agents in the sport.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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His firing came on the same day two of the team’s most promising young stars, outfielder James Wood and pitcher Mackenzie Gore, made the National League All-Star team for the first time.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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If the filling is super bubbly and the top isn’t browned to your liking, switch to the broiler and broil until the mashed potatoes are golden brown.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
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Bake 10 to 12 minutes more or until zucchini are tender and cheese mixture is golden brown.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
8 July 2025
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“Successful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/successful. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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