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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
It had, in fact, been rejected by all three major networks despite Lear’s handsome pedigree (his previous shows included the unequivocal successes All in the Family and Maude).
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Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
State media often reports extensively on sporting successes.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
After successes in Hampshire, Dorset and Devon, Cornwall seemed the obvious next opening but the couple were reluctant.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
The Miami team had many successes, though.
—Jason Beede, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Below, Reynolds and Mac spoke with Variety about filming their recent successes, what the future holds — and why the people of Wrexham’s trust matters most.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 15 May 2026
We're thrilled by those successes, too.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Over the next few weeks, Keith will work on a transition with his talented senior creative team, Todd Baynes and Antonia Covault, who have been shepherding these successes alongside Keith and our partners at 101 Studios.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Your questions, comments, and insights, together with your gardening conundrums and successes, are always welcome.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
State media often reports extensively on sporting successes.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
After successes in Hampshire, Dorset and Devon, Cornwall seemed the obvious next opening but the couple were reluctant.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
The Miami team had many successes, though.
—Jason Beede, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Below, Reynolds and Mac spoke with Variety about filming their recent successes, what the future holds — and why the people of Wrexham’s trust matters most.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 15 May 2026
We're thrilled by those successes, too.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Over the next few weeks, Keith will work on a transition with his talented senior creative team, Todd Baynes and Antonia Covault, who have been shepherding these successes alongside Keith and our partners at 101 Studios.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Your questions, comments, and insights, together with your gardening conundrums and successes, are always welcome.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for successes
Noun
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Jake Noroian finished with three hits and Troy Tejo had two hits and three RBIs.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The Oakton recruit continued his strong play Monday, producing a pair of hits and three RBIs to lead the host Vikings to an 11-4 win over Brother Rice in Burbank that clinched the Catholic League Blue title.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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Makary has touted his accomplishments as commissioner, including his priority voucher program that accelerates review times for certain drugs.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Williams, meanwhile, praised the Lauders and their accomplishments through the years.—
Nikara Johns,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Her rise to stardom accelerated with films like Lost in Translation, Marriage Story, and a string of Marvel blockbusters culminating in the 2021 standalone film Black Widow.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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And thus the fortnight of fashion and film kicked off, even as the streets of Cannes felt quieter than in past years, with fewer American blockbusters on tap.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Career milestones usually put the person in the spotlight, but behind many such achievements exists a powerful, silent dedication that people achieve through their persistent efforts and their deliberate choice to follow their life goals.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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This suggests that the man who wore it had fought many battles or, at the very least, carried the sword publicly as a display of his status or achievements, according to Popsci.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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The game has already produced seven winners in 2026, including a rapid stretch in late April and early May when four jackpots were claimed in just four days, underscoring how quickly fortunes have turned this year.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Hernandez, now a Southern Section champion again, along with all the other winners will move onto the CIF preliminaries next Saturday to face the rest of the state's top female jumpers, with a chance to get back to the state finals.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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“Successes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/successes. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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