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success

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of success

1 a person or thing that is successful

  • their homemade jellies have been such a success that they are now distributed nationwide
Synonyms of success

blockbuster, hit, megahit, smash, supernova, winner
Words Related to success

blue chip, blue chipper, corker, crackerjack (also crackajack), dandy, jim-dandy, pip, prizewinner

gem, jewel, treasure

marvel, natural, phenomenon, sensation, wonder

coup, triumph, victory
Near Antonyms of success

disappointment, fizzle, lemon, loser
Antonyms of success

bomb, bummer, bust, catastrophe, clinker, debacle (also débâcle), dud, failure, fiasco, flop, misfire, turkey, washout

2 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
Synonyms of success

accomplishment, achievement, acquirement, attainment, baby, coup, triumph
Words Related to success

blockbuster, hit, jackpot, megahit, miracle, smash, winner

conquest, gain, victory, win

skill

deed, feat, performance

arrival, completion, consummation, culmination, execution, fruition, fulfillment (or fulfilment), implementation, realization
Phrases Synonymous with success

a feather in oneʼs cap
Near Antonyms of success

botch, cock-up [British], mess, muddle, shambles

bummer, bust, catastrophe, debacle (also débâcle), disaster, dud, failure, fiasco, fizzle, flop, washout

disappointment, letdown, loss, setback
Antonyms of success

nonachievement

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