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as in hits
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 accomplishments
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 successes
Your questions and comments as well as gardening conundrums and successes are always welcome.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Despite domestic policy successes, the war and his political standing led to him opting not to run for reelection.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
But for all his successes on the entertainment front, the 75-year-old exec’s highlight reel runs a little light on sports content.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
America’s war against Iran is continuing in its third week without any reduction in intensity or imminent signs of its conclusion, despite statements from senior American officials about the successes already achieved.
—Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 17 Mar. 2026
The studio also had successes with local productions, such as Germany’s The Three Investigators – Carpathian Dog, Spain’s Padre no hay mas que uno 5 and Japan’s 366 Days.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Prior to last week's launch, only Alpha's third and fifth missions had been unqualified successes.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Those successes made Chavez an almost mythic figure.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The Youth Commission reviewed the event during its public meeting recently, discussing both successes and lessons learned.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Despite domestic policy successes, the war and his political standing led to him opting not to run for reelection.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
But for all his successes on the entertainment front, the 75-year-old exec’s highlight reel runs a little light on sports content.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
America’s war against Iran is continuing in its third week without any reduction in intensity or imminent signs of its conclusion, despite statements from senior American officials about the successes already achieved.
—Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 17 Mar. 2026
The studio also had successes with local productions, such as Germany’s The Three Investigators – Carpathian Dog, Spain’s Padre no hay mas que uno 5 and Japan’s 366 Days.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Prior to last week's launch, only Alpha's third and fifth missions had been unqualified successes.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Those successes made Chavez an almost mythic figure.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The Youth Commission reviewed the event during its public meeting recently, discussing both successes and lessons learned.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for successes
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Against Country Day, pitching a complete game while throwing 117 pitches, Langford scattered five hits, walked three and fanned 11 in the victory.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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With that notable diversity, Spanish fiction is no longer framed internationally through one prevailing model, whether glossy thrillers, YA drama or the long tail of earlier crossover hits.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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That effort included the transformation of Folsom Boulevard, a project Budge called one of her proudest accomplishments.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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She was named Freshman of the Year by the Big Ten and The Athletic, and added to her accomplishments on Saturday, becoming the first freshman in the last quarter of a century to have more than 30 points, five rebounds, and five assists in an NCAA Tournament debut.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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Quantitatively, studios are producing fewer blockbusters and fewer auteur films than in the past.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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As K-pop spurs franchises, copycat spinoffs and big studio blockbusters, the system that propelled K-culture’s rise could stumble if its authenticity starts to waver.—
Dan Bilefsky,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Mar. 2026
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And their achievements are extraordinary.—
Najahe Sherman
March 24,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The announcement of his death includes a quote from Webb about his lifetime achievements.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Manchester City A lot of Brentford fans wanted to see former players David Raya and Christian Norgaard with winners' medals.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Phillie Phanatic kicked off the race, and the Phillies Ballgirls distributed medals to the race winners.—
Raymond Strickland,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Successes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/successes. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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