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
Rose Ellis led a successful signature campaign but got a fairly hollow victory.
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John Ramos, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
While logistically intensive, the procedure has been successful for blood cancers like multiple myeloma.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
The transition will end Cook's 15-year run as one of the most successful technology CEOs in modern history.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
But throughout the Rays’ successful opening three weeks of this season, there has been a retro theme.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
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John Ramos, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
While logistically intensive, the procedure has been successful for blood cancers like multiple myeloma.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
The transition will end Cook's 15-year run as one of the most successful technology CEOs in modern history.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
But throughout the Rays’ successful opening three weeks of this season, there has been a retro theme.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for successful
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And how a prosperous society, facing no comparable threat, can hesitate to redistribute resources that are readily available.—
Nataliya Gumenyuk,
The Dial,
21 Apr. 2026
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Ogilvie went on to become a successful, prosperous attorney in Chicago, and is today considered by close observers to be one of the state’s outstanding governors.—
Jim Nowlan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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This grew into a thriving business that branched into equestrian training and lessons, trail rides and in 1969, vaulting.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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The motel was once part of a thriving corridor between Stockton and Sacramento before it was bypassed by Highway 99.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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This one comes with golden beets, black garlic sauce, Asian pear, blue cheese, vinagrette and crispy hazelnuts.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Bake for 12–14 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Successful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/successful. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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