1
as in prosperous
having attained a desired end or state of good fortune
the play had a successful run on Broadway
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2
as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
sold their successful dry-cleaning business and retired to Hawaii
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Recent Examples of successful
The challenge was successful, as a federal judge blocked Idaho's state law.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
But Thune couldn’t guarantee the outcome would be successful.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
A lot of very successful players have played in this organization.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
To reach that destination, trust is the North Star—one that illuminates how gen AI will make organizations, and their people, more successful.
—Erik Roth, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
But Thune couldn’t guarantee the outcome would be successful.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
A lot of very successful players have played in this organization.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
To reach that destination, trust is the North Star—one that illuminates how gen AI will make organizations, and their people, more successful.
—Erik Roth, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for successful
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When a prosperous farming family was murdered in their own home in cold blood for no reason at all by two young male ex-cons, the image of a neat, safe, mid-20th century rural American life was shattered.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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The laundries provided a means for first-generation family members to pursue other trades thanks to prosperous business, according to the historical society.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Entrepreneurship remains the cornerstone of a thriving community.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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The list recognizes a thriving segment of the entertainment industry that includes storytellers across the religious spectrum who are offering up compelling and creative experiences featuring faith and spirituality for broad audiences.—
Variety Staff,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Rookie guard Dylan Harper, the second overall pick, and 2024 Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle form a promising core that has San Antonio’s rebuild ahead of schedule.—
Evan Dammarell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Health journalist Tara Haelle delves into promising options, including beta cell transplants that would eliminate the need for immunosuppressive drugs.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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The idea is to make the re-emergence into the Ipanema sunlight, the sparkly views of the Atlantic, and the golden beach, all the more dramatic.—
Hannah Walhout,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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Bruce the golden lives in San Diego with his owner, Laura Krivisky, 29, and has many online fans who follow the adventures Krivisky posts to Instagram account @san_diego_bruce.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Successful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/successful. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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