SUCCESSFULNESS Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

successfulness

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as in success

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Noun

Norway enjoyed their best World Cup ever, reaching the quarter-finals and beating Brazil along the way, and Haaland was at the centre of their success.

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Once a deeply impoverished and remote region, Fuping county has been a posterchild for success in Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s poverty alleviation campaign over the previous decade – and officials are keen to continue to find ways to boost growth.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of success

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Not asked enough by those who venerated Graham is why in death the patriot’s name must be associated with what’s so inimical to American prosperity and freedom.

— John Tamny, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
The city also intensified efforts to remove homelessness from public view, seeking to present visitors with an image of prosperity and order.

— Jeffrey Bennett, Time, 17 July 2026

Definition of prosperity

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The findings led to the arrest of Shuey, Tucker Heagy, 20, and Stephanie Schaffner, 42, who were charged with felony endangering the welfare of children.

— Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Brimlett-Blankenship was charged with first-degree murder and two counts of endangering the welfare of a minor.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 July 2026

Definition of welfare

Noun

By delegating these repetitive tasks to AI, individuals can focus on their core work and personal life, enhancing productivity and well-being.

— Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
To not do so would risk both of you being overwhelmed, possibly to the detriment of your mother’s care and your own mental well-being.

— Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026

Definition of well-being

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