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
This is an ownership group that has owned a successful WNBA franchise for two decades.
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 24 July 2025
Even the successful cutting of public broadcasting’s funding got a cameo.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 July 2025
ESAs are a great tool for families who simply want what every parent wants: a quality education in a setting where their child can feel safe, supported, and successful.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 July 2025
If your appeal is successful, the award is likely to be no larger than six months’ worth of retroactive benefit payments.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 July 2025
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 24 July 2025
Even the successful cutting of public broadcasting’s funding got a cameo.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 July 2025
ESAs are a great tool for families who simply want what every parent wants: a quality education in a setting where their child can feel safe, supported, and successful.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 July 2025
If your appeal is successful, the award is likely to be no larger than six months’ worth of retroactive benefit payments.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for successful
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All available research shows that nations and companies that best utilize their female workforces are the most vibrant, efficient and prosperous.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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After a millennium of relatively peaceful and prosperous life on Iberian soil, the Jews of Spain were attacked by a wave of mob violence in the summer of 1391.—
Flora Cassen,
The Conversation,
27 June 2025
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In fact, despite its thriving telenovela industry, and many promising starts (see: Charlie’s Angels and 8th & Ocean), Miami has spawned few successful television series outside the realm of reality TV.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
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Careful attention to water needs is key to keeping 'Everest' Carex healthy and thriving.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 July 2025
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Meanwhile, Netflix is developing a Pride and Prejudice series with a promising cast that includes Emma Corrin as Elizabeth and Jack Lowden as Darcy.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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Women's health tech faces a trust gap Even with these promising results, trust remains a major barrier in women's health technology.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
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Transfer the pan to a 400°F oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is golden brown.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
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These Linda Farrow x Jacquemus aviators with their distinctive yellow lenses capture the golden hour glow of the Côte d'Azur at any time of day.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Successful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/successful. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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