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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Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Thankfully, natural deodorants have come a long way, and many have emerged that contain luxurious ingredients that nourish sensitive underarm skin and keep odor at bay.
—Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The 25-year-old rookie has come a long way in a few short months.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement The SCO has come a long way.
—Kerry Brown, Time, 4 Sep. 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 11 Sep. 2025.
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