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 company’s oral GLP-1 medication, which recently had a successful Phase 3 trial, is a great example of how Lilly is making better medicines.
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Jeff Marks, CNBC, 1 May 2025
Per a release from the Wildlife Conservation Society, the chick’s successful development and genetics are invaluable, as the chick’s 55-year-old father only has one other living descendant.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 1 May 2025
Look to some successful friends and peers to spark ideas on businesses to pursue.
—Essence, 1 May 2025
By Jessica Radloff May 1, 2025 The Four Seasons’ Kerri Kenney-Silver has been nominated for four primetime Emmy Awards and has been a successful working actor for four decades, but starring in Netflix’s new comedy series from Tina Fey is hitting differently for the 55-year-old.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 May 2025
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Jeff Marks, CNBC, 1 May 2025
Per a release from the Wildlife Conservation Society, the chick’s successful development and genetics are invaluable, as the chick’s 55-year-old father only has one other living descendant.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 1 May 2025
Look to some successful friends and peers to spark ideas on businesses to pursue.
—Essence, 1 May 2025
By Jessica Radloff May 1, 2025 The Four Seasons’ Kerri Kenney-Silver has been nominated for four primetime Emmy Awards and has been a successful working actor for four decades, but starring in Netflix’s new comedy series from Tina Fey is hitting differently for the 55-year-old.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for successful
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The story is set in Wakanda, a prosperous, futuristic country led by King T’Challa, played by Chadwick Boseman.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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The new moon on May 26 is the perfect time to plant some prosperous seeds toward professional goals and make plans to boost your bank account.—
Nina Kahn,
StyleCaster,
28 Apr. 2025
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As co-founder of the Downtown Los Angeles Residence Association, Ridings is actively trying to build a thriving downtown community.—
Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2025
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Instead, thriving teams remain composed under pressure and inevitable scrutiny.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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His promising skill set will fit both even and odd fronts.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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During this time, the club managed to avoid relegation from the Premier League, often against the odds, and has enjoyed a promising period towards the end of the 2024/25 season under returning manager David Moyes, who previously managed the club between 2002 and 2013.—
James Nalton,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Super fine golden pearls give a gorgeous gleam while coconut, avocado and argan oils, plus squalane and vitamin E nourish skin and add radiance.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Mornings stretch slowly over strong coffee and views of the turquoise Aegean and afternoons are for swimming at golden beaches, exploring stone pathways punctuated by hot pink cascades of bougainvillea, or doing nothing at all.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Successful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/successful. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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