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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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
Judging from the stock price alone, Musk has been spectacularly successful.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
More recently, the heritage brand has launched successful collaborations with Crayola and Buck Mason—a strategy that is proving to connect with millennial-aged consumers.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Using botanicals applies the intelligence of nature itself to Axiom’s eco-strategy, allowing for successful pest control minus the usual chemical warfare on unintended targets.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Efforts to reach Hammonds were not immediately successful.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Nov. 2025
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
More recently, the heritage brand has launched successful collaborations with Crayola and Buck Mason—a strategy that is proving to connect with millennial-aged consumers.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Using botanicals applies the intelligence of nature itself to Axiom’s eco-strategy, allowing for successful pest control minus the usual chemical warfare on unintended targets.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Efforts to reach Hammonds were not immediately successful.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for successful
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Turnout remains low Still ― even with an uptick, most Detroiters are still sitting municipal elections out, with fewer than 1 in 4 voters casting ballots in one of the city’s most important elections, many of them in the city’s most stable and prosperous neighborhoods.—
Nancy Kaffer,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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That makes the health and sustainability of our cities critical to creating a prosperous future.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The summit’s comeback is in response to high demand to refocus on the thriving touring industry.—
Evan Burke,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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Cincinnati may not be renowned for a thriving hip-hop scene, but local rapper Skylar Blatt is working hard to put her city on the map.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
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Since the golden era of Kings basketball ended, the team has made the playoffs just once in the past 19 seasons, while nostalgia for those teams continues to drive passion for both the fan base and organization.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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And a quick homemade sauce comes together with frozen veggies, flour, and broth, which cooks beautifully and turns bubbly and golden in the oven.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Successful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/successful. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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