1
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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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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Recent Examples of success
Though the Patriots lack depth at cornerback, especially while Carlton Davis remains on the non-football injury list, the pieces are there to bring plenty of success on the back end of the defense from the starters.
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Chad Graff, New York Times, 22 July 2025
The dedication and expertise of our global workforce are at the heart of our success.
—Shane Eddy, Hartford Courant, 22 July 2025
Yet the pathway to success is littered with challenges, from high costs and complex engineering problems to the risk of earthquakes as drills prod deep into the ground.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 22 July 2025
The track, which arrived in May to immediate streaming and sales success, jumps from No. 3 to crown the list dated July 26.
—Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 22 July 2025
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Chad Graff, New York Times, 22 July 2025
The dedication and expertise of our global workforce are at the heart of our success.
—Shane Eddy, Hartford Courant, 22 July 2025
Yet the pathway to success is littered with challenges, from high costs and complex engineering problems to the risk of earthquakes as drills prod deep into the ground.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 22 July 2025
The track, which arrived in May to immediate streaming and sales success, jumps from No. 3 to crown the list dated July 26.
—Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for success
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Speaking on the topic before playing this week in the Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald Links, Lee expressed her disagreement with the Tour regarding completing the ultimate achievement in professional golf.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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It’s built around five key focus areas: inspire change, shape future leaders, engage every level, motivate change, and recognize achievement.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The decision to wear the T-shirts was a hit at the arena.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
25 July 2025
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The show was a huge hit, praised for its grit and realism, but was still pulled in 2014 after two seasons on Channel 4.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
25 July 2025
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As time goes on, some of his accomplishments have been matched — and even beaten — by other K-pop stars.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Ebert credits his employees with many of the company’s accomplishments.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
13 July 2025
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Huge uncertainty persists over whether the U.S. and EU can strike a deal over the coming days, although a blockbuster framework agreement between the U.S. and Japan has raised hopes of a breakthrough.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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In 2023, Blumhouse’s box-office horror phenomenon Five Nights at Freddy’s, based on the blockbuster game series by Scott Cawthon, became the highest-grossing horror film of the year.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Exit plan: Offload your long-term winners onto the charity, which will take them, fractional shares included, with a few mouse clicks.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Trump also won the electoral vote, which decides the winner, 312-226.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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To be sure, debates around contestants on competition shows is not a new phenomenon.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
13 July 2025
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Swimming with these gentle giants is a seasonal phenomenon that travelers will need to plan for.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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“Success.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/success. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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