1
as in hit
a person or thing that is successful
their homemade jellies have been such a success that they are now distributed nationwide
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as in achievement
a successful result brought about by hard work
a long list of successes that the retiring president of the college can point to with pride
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Recent Examples of success
Observing Smirnoff's success, the company’s competitors—brands like Samovar and Wolfschmidt—quickly seized on the same marketing strategy.
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Time, 4 June 2025
The growth is clear through the restaurant’s phenomenal success.
—Kizzy Cox, Essence, 4 June 2025
While the results of his appointment are yet to be assessed, his track record for breaking acts on platforms like TikTok at his record label 10K Projects — where his successes included Ice Spice and the controversial 6ix9ine — preceded him.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
The president recognizes them as engines of regional prosperity whose success directly benefits American industry.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, semafor.com, 4 June 2025
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Time, 4 June 2025
The growth is clear through the restaurant’s phenomenal success.
—Kizzy Cox, Essence, 4 June 2025
While the results of his appointment are yet to be assessed, his track record for breaking acts on platforms like TikTok at his record label 10K Projects — where his successes included Ice Spice and the controversial 6ix9ine — preceded him.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
The president recognizes them as engines of regional prosperity whose success directly benefits American industry.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, semafor.com, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for success
Noun
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Both the 2018 original and its sequel, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, were box office and critical hits.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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The Royals scored 22 runs on 37 hits in the I-70 series against the St. Louis Cardinals.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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Her hard work and achievements paid off when, in 1983, Louisiana State University Medical Center hired her to become the nation’s first woman to lead a cardiovascular surgery division.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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But the fact that the series is able to return after a decade away (give or take Candace Against the Universe) and still feel like itself is a remarkable achievement.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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On Saturday at 7pm ET, viewers around the world can see for themselves when CNN televises the blockbuster hit Broadway play starring George Clooney.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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Not likely, but this four-part album hasn’t been conceived as a four-quadrant blockbuster.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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Their guide, speaking to the New York Times, credited their accomplishment to a secret advantage: prior to the trip, the climbers inhaled xenon gas, which may have made their acclimatization to the low-oxygen environment of Everest easier.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
29 May 2025
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Often my friends share the news like the tattoo is some sort of accomplishment and, if the young adult is present, will summon them over to show off the new ink to (presumably) collect compliments.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
27 May 2025
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With only a few more weeks until the Tony Awards to go, bets are flying around about whether Death Becomes Her will be the big winner.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Rework, refine and resurface your existing winners instead of drowning your site in constant newness.—
Roi Sorezki,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The highest chance to see the phenomenon is forecast throughout northern Canada and Alaska.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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In 2020, Miranda reflected on the Hamilton phenomenon in an interview with Rolling Stone.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
29 May 2025
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“Success.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/success. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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