1
as in prosperous
having attained a desired end or state of good fortune
the play had a successful run on Broadway
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2
as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
sold their successful dry-cleaning business and retired to Hawaii
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Karros — near the end of a 14-year playing career and before his successful transition into broadcasting — perfectly summed up the welcoming atmosphere in Wrigleyville.
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Fortifying foods with folic acid has been a successful public health measure to reduce the incidence of NTDs.
—Jennifer Lefton, Ms, Rd/n, Cnsc, Fand, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Football is our favorite son, daughter, niece, nephew, neighbor and friend, but basketball is the successful relative who that demands more of our attention.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2025
Push yourself, if necessary, to get out and about, as social interactions are critical to a successful retirement.
—Russ Wiles, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Fortifying foods with folic acid has been a successful public health measure to reduce the incidence of NTDs.
—Jennifer Lefton, Ms, Rd/n, Cnsc, Fand, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Football is our favorite son, daughter, niece, nephew, neighbor and friend, but basketball is the successful relative who that demands more of our attention.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2025
Push yourself, if necessary, to get out and about, as social interactions are critical to a successful retirement.
—Russ Wiles, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for successful
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Harvard’s public stance highlights a fundamental leadership truth: integrity demands that leaders advocate for their organization’s values in both prosperous times and during crises.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Historically, there are no examples of an economy based only on tariffs that successfully fostered a prosperous, equitable society.—
Made by History,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
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Since distancing from the royal family, Markle has been working on establishing herself as a thriving business woman.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
8 Apr. 2025
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Here, her thriving rose collection has been a project years in the making—the product of a small, gradual endeavor that soared to new heights during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
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Thus, despite the U.S. trade situation looking more promising for much of the world, experts say that U.S.-China negotiations remain the most important variable for Apple.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2025
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Farther away from China lies an even more promising strategic opportunity.—
Linggong Kong,
The Conversation,
11 Apr. 2025
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There's nothing quite like sipping rosé in its apple orchard during golden hour.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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Bake in preheated oven until topping is golden brown and edges are bubbling, 20 to 30 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Successful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/successful. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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