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
After a successful fueling test, ground teams discovered an issue with the helium flow to the rocket's upper stage.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Having successful shows in both the reality world and the competition space, the next logical step is for the company to figure out how to meld the two.
—Peter White, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
Jones has since become one of the platform’s most successful users.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Feb. 2026
One is to take care of kids, give them a chance to be successful.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Having successful shows in both the reality world and the competition space, the next logical step is for the company to figure out how to meld the two.
—Peter White, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
Jones has since become one of the platform’s most successful users.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Feb. 2026
One is to take care of kids, give them a chance to be successful.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for successful
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When Mose Norman, a prosperous Black farmer, attempted to cast his ballot, white mobs retaliated with brutal force.—
Debbie Deland,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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I'mPhaedra Trethan, wishing all who celebrate a happy and prosperous Year of the Horse.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Dadeland became a thriving retail outlet.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve is home to healthy and thriving seagrass, wetlands and a vital wildlife habitat.—
Justin Tramble,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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Her hair was in the much deeper, golden tone that she’s been sporting of recent.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2026
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They got married at the golden hour and stayed until late to shoot photos, their shadows beneath a stream of stars.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Successful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/successful. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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