successful
adjective
suc·cess·ful
sək-ˈses-fəl 
1
: resulting or terminating in success
a successful attempt
2
: gaining or having gained success
a successful investor
successfulness
noun
Examples of successful in a Sentence
the play had a successful run on Broadway
sold their successful dry-cleaning business and retired to Hawaii
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If successful, the bill will place a bond measure on the November ballot.
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Felicia Mello, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
But in hindsight, all my friends that grew up with successful parents are all the ones that are addicted to dope and can’t get it together.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2026
Warm temperatures and proper timing are key to healthy slips and a successful harvest.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
Now the 34-year-old and youngest member on the City Council would have to juggle the complexities of representing Oak Park and Parkway, strategizing a successful campaign and growing a baby.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
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Felicia Mello, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
But in hindsight, all my friends that grew up with successful parents are all the ones that are addicted to dope and can’t get it together.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2026
Warm temperatures and proper timing are key to healthy slips and a successful harvest.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
Now the 34-year-old and youngest member on the City Council would have to juggle the complexities of representing Oak Park and Parkway, strategizing a successful campaign and growing a baby.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
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successful
adjective
suc·cess·ful
sək-ˈses-fəl
1
: resulting or ending in success
2
: gaining or having gained success
successfulness
noun
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