come a long way
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1
: to rise to a much higher level of success : to become very successful
He's come a long way from his days as a young reporter. Now he's one of the country's most respected journalists.
2
: to make a great amount of progress
Medicine has come a long way in recent years.
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Flair has come a long way and distanced herself from just being the daughter of the legendary pro wrestler.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Since then, the 36-year-old has come a long way in terms of her personal life and professional presence.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
And for a person who has come a long way in his career and who managed to come a long way this season, that’s special.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Wireless charging technology has come a long way in recent years, especially for mobile phones.
—Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Since then, the 36-year-old has come a long way in terms of her personal life and professional presence.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
And for a person who has come a long way in his career and who managed to come a long way this season, that’s special.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Wireless charging technology has come a long way in recent years, especially for mobile phones.
—Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for come a long way
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“Come a long way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20a%20long%20way. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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