1
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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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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Recent Examples of success
Perhaps a team with a track record of success in reclamation projects could find a role for him on their big league roster.
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Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Crooked Palm Cabana Trentine opened the Crooked Palm Cabana after the success of its sister property, The Islamorada Brewery & Distillery.
—Teaghan Skulszki, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Their success followed after a series of chemical and structural redesigns that improved the cells’ long-term performance.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
Years before her success in tech, Kinjil Mathur spent her summers as a college student skimming telephone books to find the contacts of businesses and professionals in her city.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
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Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Crooked Palm Cabana Trentine opened the Crooked Palm Cabana after the success of its sister property, The Islamorada Brewery & Distillery.
—Teaghan Skulszki, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Their success followed after a series of chemical and structural redesigns that improved the cells’ long-term performance.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
Years before her success in tech, Kinjil Mathur spent her summers as a college student skimming telephone books to find the contacts of businesses and professionals in her city.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for success
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Surveys suggest one of her most popular achievements has been the expansion of social support programs for millions of citizens, including seniors, students, single mothers and women in general.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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Stanching the hemorrhage of voter support requires some bold moves and tangible achievements.—
Jeff Kingston,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
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Varsho finished with four hits and four RBI in his five at-bats.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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At the end of that episode, Grasso calls Tom to tell him about the hit on the Dark Hearts stash house, seemingly because Grasso got called in by them and ended up being first on the scene before other cops.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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Aledo has one of the most impressive accomplishments in all of Texas high school football, or even in the entire nation.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
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Parents noted that while the building process is the most exciting part—sparking problem-solving, critical thinking, and a real sense of accomplishment—the finished toys are still fun to experiment with.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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From big-budget blockbusters Wicked and Barbie to acclaimed indie hits Kneecap, Love Lies Bleeding and Santosh, the new report highlights the depth of the school’s training, as well as the trust placed in NFTS talent by the world’s leading producers, studios and platforms.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
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Each fall, the event transforms the theme park into a labyrinth of haunted houses inspired by blockbuster films and original storylines.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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Tennessee's election winner will be crucial for Republicans and Speaker Mike Johnson's ability to lead the chamber.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Nino Niederreiter's 2014 Game 7 winner in Colorado ranks second.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The news comes roughly three months after KPop Demon Hunters premiered on Netflix, rapidly becoming a pop culture phenomenon.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
5 Oct. 2025
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It's become a global pop culture phenomenon, translated into multiple languages, and is now also a live-action Netflix series.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Success.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/success. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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