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
Partnership with Netflix Inspired by successful Netflix campaigns in France and Spain, the partnership launched a virtual travel guide featuring itineraries and experiences tied to popular Netflix titles that highlight the destinations and culture Embratur wants to promote.
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Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 18 May 2026
The 28-year-old South Korean Jung Kook rose to prominence as a member and vocalist of South Korean boy band BTS and a successful solo career.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Her father runs a successful business and has both black and tan customers.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 18 May 2026
He was released following a hunger strike and a successful appeal that got the original charges thrown out.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
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Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 18 May 2026
The 28-year-old South Korean Jung Kook rose to prominence as a member and vocalist of South Korean boy band BTS and a successful solo career.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Her father runs a successful business and has both black and tan customers.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 18 May 2026
He was released following a hunger strike and a successful appeal that got the original charges thrown out.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for successful
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The book told of Miss Peterson’s search for her own ancestry and detailed her discovery of the prosperous, Black bourgeoisie, based largely in Brooklyn, that had played a principal role in the New York of the late nineteenth century.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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In my local community, my leadership has made our district safer, healthier, and more prosperous.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Here are three key themes from our discussion that every leader needs to understand to foster a thriving workplace culture.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Instead, Hanalei town is rooted in Kauai's history and lifestyle as a former thriving agricultural hub.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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The technology could hollow out entire industries like software engineering, which had been investors’ golden child.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Pastor Burns defended the installation via a lengthy public statement after critics compared it to the biblical golden calf, a symbol associated with idolatry.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
15 May 2026
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“Successful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/successful. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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