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
The American Revolution was successful only because the ledger looked ugly in London, and as a matter of pragmatism, the project had to end.
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Tom Shattuck, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2025
Detroit's previous team, the Shock, was quite successful.
—Russell Lewis, NPR, 30 June 2025
This program helps fulfill our commitment to equity by providing students with necessary supports that lead to a successful future.
—K. Mauser, Baltimore Sun, 30 June 2025
Other successful leaders like Brian Niccol, Steve Jobs, and Mark Cuban have previously echoed her sweat-equity work ethic.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 30 June 2025
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Tom Shattuck, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2025
Detroit's previous team, the Shock, was quite successful.
—Russell Lewis, NPR, 30 June 2025
This program helps fulfill our commitment to equity by providing students with necessary supports that lead to a successful future.
—K. Mauser, Baltimore Sun, 30 June 2025
Other successful leaders like Brian Niccol, Steve Jobs, and Mark Cuban have previously echoed her sweat-equity work ethic.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for successful
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By addressing sleep deserts through thoughtful investment and revitalization, Baltimore can help ensure that all residents — regardless of neighborhood — have the opportunity to rest well, live well and contribute to a more prosperous city.—
Wendy Troxel,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2025
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States were able to build more prosperous economies without fearing that a greater military power would conquer them or force them into unequal treaties to fork over the spoils.—
Oona A. Hathaway,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 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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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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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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But a running variety, golden bamboo or fishpole bamboo (Phyllostachys aurea) is invasive and will take over a garden.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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Unfortunately, golden bamboo sends out underground runners that sprout up in the worst of all soils.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2025
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“Successful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/successful. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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