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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Moore is 6 feet 3, 230 pounds and has come a long way since being diagnosed at age 12, just before the pandemic. —Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2024

Producing some of the most coveted Cabernet Sauvignon in the world, Oakville has come a long way since its origins as a water stop for steam trains in the 1860s. —Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2024

Menu Vegan food has come a long way since the days of putting an entire portobello cap on a dry bun and calling it a burger. —PCMAG, 10 Apr. 2024

She's come a long way since then, becoming a famous actress and director, helming films like Booksmart (2019) and Don't Worry Darling (2022). —Grace Gavilanes, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024

The brand has come a long way in the time since, and the Bobs line takes a cue from Keds with its lace-up canvas look and simple white rubber soles. —Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2024

The Israeli supermodel has come a long way since posing in diapers as a toddler. —Grace Gavilanes, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024

Baby swings have come a long way, with many models offering modern features like white noise and soothing music, timers, Bluetooth connectivity, and even the ability to automatically detect a baby’s crying. —Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 7 Mar. 2024

Weather forecasting has come a long way since the 1970s and is among the greatest science success stories of our time. —Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2024