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
Observing Smirnoff's success, the company’s competitors—brands like Samovar and Wolfschmidt—quickly seized on the same marketing strategy.
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Time, 4 June 2025
The growth is clear through the restaurant’s phenomenal success.
—Kizzy Cox, Essence, 4 June 2025
While the results of his appointment are yet to be assessed, his track record for breaking acts on platforms like TikTok at his record label 10K Projects — where his successes included Ice Spice and the controversial 6ix9ine — preceded him.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
The president recognizes them as engines of regional prosperity whose success directly benefits American industry.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, semafor.com, 4 June 2025
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Time, 4 June 2025
The growth is clear through the restaurant’s phenomenal success.
—Kizzy Cox, Essence, 4 June 2025
While the results of his appointment are yet to be assessed, his track record for breaking acts on platforms like TikTok at his record label 10K Projects — where his successes included Ice Spice and the controversial 6ix9ine — preceded him.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
The president recognizes them as engines of regional prosperity whose success directly benefits American industry.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, semafor.com, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for success
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When the pandemic hit, the export-heavy industry was wracked with supply chain snarls.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Both those numbers have taken a hit with the Dodgers scoring one or fewer runs in three of their last four games, dropping their average to .232 in June.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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Her hard work and achievements paid off when, in 1983, Louisiana State University Medical Center hired her to become the nation’s first woman to lead a cardiovascular surgery division.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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But the fact that the series is able to return after a decade away (give or take Candace Against the Universe) and still feel like itself is a remarkable achievement.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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Watch it here: Stream your favorite shows, the biggest blockbusters and more.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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On Saturday at 7pm ET, viewers around the world can see for themselves when CNN televises the blockbuster hit Broadway play starring George Clooney.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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Among his more recent accomplishments was introducing a rock band element to the music program about five years ago.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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For all of their collective accomplishments, the need to be right is still unfulfilled - and so the Trump-Musk breakup continues.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Tonight’s winner was Purpose, which was written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and directed by Phylicia Rashad.—
Melissa Locker,
Time,
9 June 2025
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Since being largely canceled by mainstream Hollywood, the Emmy Award winner has carved out a niche in MAGA media.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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This phenomenon can help explain why initiatives such as Starbucks’ #RaceTogether campaign backfired.—
Lauren Howe,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The two collaborators shaped the look of a cultural phenomenon in Season 1 and found a way to exceed the seemingly insurmountable expectations that awaited Season 2, an achievement that earned them the Auteur Award at the 2025 TV IndieWire Honors.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 June 2025
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“Success.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/success. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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