SUCCESSFULNESS Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

successfulness

noun

as in success

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Noun

And for all the Padres’ successes under private equity wizard Peter Seidler, his biggest bet went bust, the ‘23 Padres missing the playoffs despite his approving MLB’s third-highest payroll.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
The victory snapped a streak that had beguiled the second-year franchise even in the midst of an unprecedented level of success for an expansion team in the WNBA.

— Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of success

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Bovines are a blessing The sentiment comes from the respect people here have for cows, seen for many generations as providers of sustenance and prosperity.

— Fatma Tanis, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
But each time humanity has come out with more people sharing greater prosperity, health, and freedom.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of prosperity

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National Dog Day isn’t just about celebrating dogs, it’s also focused on promoting canine adoption and welfare to ensure that all dogs live happy, safe, and abuse-free.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
The state closes 15 percent of welfare cases annually for procedural reasons.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of welfare

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Furthermore, gains can go beyond an individual’s financial well-being or a community’s tax base.

— Jennifer D. Kobrin, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
Ultimately, what Washington wants most is for Iran to interact productively with its neighbors, abandon an illicit nuclear program, and promote the well-being of its people.

— Nate Swanson, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of well-being

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