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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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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
At the same time, MLS has had success with teams in smaller markets such as Columbus and Cincinnati, while also developing expansion franchises into business success stories in new markets, including St. Louis.
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Despite its popularity, the Bruces' success was met with harassment and hostility from white neighbors and officials.
—Natalie Preddie, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025
Despite the push for record-breaking excellence, Douglas Elliman’s Florida agents never stray too far from the source of their success: their connections with clients.
—Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article A good portion of Hinckley-Big Rock’s success this season in basketball hinges on the left knee of senior guard Max Hintzsche.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Despite its popularity, the Bruces' success was met with harassment and hostility from white neighbors and officials.
—Natalie Preddie, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025
Despite the push for record-breaking excellence, Douglas Elliman’s Florida agents never stray too far from the source of their success: their connections with clients.
—Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article A good portion of Hinckley-Big Rock’s success this season in basketball hinges on the left knee of senior guard Max Hintzsche.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for success
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But once it was announced later that week that Prescott would miss the rest of the season, the hope around the team took a big hit.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Jan. 2025
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And while Williams has historically been one of the most efficient 3-point shooters on the Bulls, his accuracy from behind the arc has taken a hit this season.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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Trump also wants to take credit for a bigger peace deal between Israel, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Arab states that would amount to a major diplomatic achievement.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2025
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Black History Month is almost here, and North Carolina has a wealth of history that highlights the achievements of the African community.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2025
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The mega blockbuster trade on Saturday shocked everyone.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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The Lakers and Mavericks kicked off the mayhem over the weekend, agreeing to a franchise-altering blockbuster that sent the generational Doncic to Los Angeles and the perennial All-Star big man Davis to Dallas.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2025
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One of the most significant accomplishments of the artist’s legacy was his role in transforming the perception of street art, redefining its value and elevating it—even in contrast to what some in his time regarded as primitivist art.—
Miguel Sirgado,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the artists on the bill for the upcoming shows are celebrating the accomplishment.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2025
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Get my picks for the best 2025 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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The winners of this year’s awards will be unveiled on LEJA’s social media platforms on February 17, 2025.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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Since its release, the series has amassed millions of views and impressions across social media platforms like TikTok and X, drawn in thousands of daily listeners, and emerged as a cultural and audio industry phenomenon.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2025
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The Tipping Point really became a cultural phenomenon.—
H. Alan Scott,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Success.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/success. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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