1
as in hit
a person or thing that is successful
their homemade jellies have been such a success that they are now distributed nationwide
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as in achievement
a successful result brought about by hard work
a long list of successes that the retiring president of the college can point to with pride
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Recent Examples of success
The plan was a success, with the 34-year-old P.E. coach living in Waco, Texas, becoming the second to last member of the jury.
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Emily Deletter, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Fifteen years have passed since his last film, and longer still since his last success.
—Andy Hazel, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
And so much of that success, both ways, is the culture of camaraderie and an emphasis on fun amid the pressure — a we-are-family vibe instilled when general manager Bill Zito and coach Paul Maurice took over what had long been a listing franchise..
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
Entering the space with body fragrance and aroma brands like Veronique Gabai, and lifestyle retail spaces like Blind Barber providing body care and scents for men, Aroma 360 finds its success in its core room scents that are filling the air in high-end commercial spaces other than its own.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
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Emily Deletter, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Fifteen years have passed since his last film, and longer still since his last success.
—Andy Hazel, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
And so much of that success, both ways, is the culture of camaraderie and an emphasis on fun amid the pressure — a we-are-family vibe instilled when general manager Bill Zito and coach Paul Maurice took over what had long been a listing franchise..
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
Entering the space with body fragrance and aroma brands like Veronique Gabai, and lifestyle retail spaces like Blind Barber providing body care and scents for men, Aroma 360 finds its success in its core room scents that are filling the air in high-end commercial spaces other than its own.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for success
Noun
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He gets paid for hits and this creates hits for him.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Jacob Wilson’s hitting stats Wilson is off to an incredible start, ranking second in the majors in hits (58) behind Aaron Judge.—
Jim Bowden,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Trump also used the remarks to highlight his administration’s achievements.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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In his rally-style speech, Trump celebrated the achievements of the students, while also lauding his own presidency—including his cracking down on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
24 May 2025
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After a blockbuster offseason of additions, the team seemed well positioned to return to the playoffs this season.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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With sphincter-tightening set pieces, blockbusters do not get much better than this.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Hosmer recalls a sense of accomplishment felt by a city and team alike.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
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And when depression is in the mix, this can take away from feeling joy and a sense of accomplishment, pushing you to just keep going, working towards the next milestone without taking a break to appreciate your achievements.—
Jess Cording,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Minnesota will await the winner of the Ottawa Charge-Montreal Victoire series, which Ottawa leads 2-1.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Four of the past seven Derby winners haven’t run in the Preakness (Sovereignty’s opt out is the first since Rich Strike in 2022).—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
15 May 2025
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This parameter is key for discovering whether such phenomena are made of just protons or heavier atomic nuclei — and, therefore, what produces them.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
16 May 2025
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That so few of these adaptations have succeeded speaks to the unique alchemy of timing, talent, and resources that have made Michaels’s original such an unlikely cultural phenomenon.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
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“Success.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/success. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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