SUCCESSFULNESS Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

successfulness

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as in success

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Noun

Speculators may play an important role in markets by contributing to liquidity, but success is measured over shorter time horizons and requires sophisticated risk management.

— Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Over the course of 10 years, Vincent created more than 800 paintings and 700 drawings, desperately hoping for financial independence and commercial success.

— Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of success

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Peace through dialogue is the only path toward sustainable security, economic growth, and prosperity.

— Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
An increase that large would roughly double the sustainable economic growth rate worldwide, ushering in a golden age of prosperity at astonishing speed.

— RUCHIR SHARMA, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of prosperity

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Child welfare officials sometimes consider a lack of shelter to be evidence of child neglect, along with other factors.

— Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica, 9 Oct. 2026
When a character stops acting on behalf of himself and instead makes a choice to act on behalf of the welfare of another person, the story suddenly evokes a sheaf of nobler feelings.

— Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of welfare

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In Lean In and McKinsey’s 2024 Women in the Workplace study, 78% of managers said more is expected of them than a few years ago, most often around employee well-being, career development and inclusion.

— Anna Maria Chavez, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
And people who spend too much time on screens have lower physical and mental health and well-being.

— Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of well-being

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