1
as in prosperous
having attained a desired end or state of good fortune
the play had a successful run on Broadway
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
sold their successful dry-cleaning business and retired to Hawaii
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of successful
Judging from the stock price alone, Musk has been spectacularly successful.
—
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
See All Example Sentences for successful
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
See All Example Sentences for successful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for successful
Adjective
-
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
-
That makes the health and sustainability of our cities critical to creating a prosperous future.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
-
The summit’s comeback is in response to high demand to refocus on the thriving touring industry.—
Evan Burke,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
-
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
Adjective
-
Return to oven, and bake until hot and bubbly around edges and chips are lightly golden brown, about 10 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
-
Saturday night, close to three-decades later, Fleetwood donned a golden Corinthian helmet and joined this year’s edition of the Trojan Band at halftime to play the tune.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Successful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/successful. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share