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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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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Recent Examples of successful
La Habra has had some great teams in Coach Frank Mazzotta’s successful tenure since taking over the Highlanders program in 1996.
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Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Kirk, 31, was a hugely successful political field organizer, TikTok influencer, radio host, nonprofit leader and public speaker all rolled up in one telegenic figure.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
She’s made a successful career from #MomTok, but how much will Taylor Frankie Paul make as the Bachelorette?
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892–1973) is best known for his tales set in the world of Middle-earth, considered part of the foundations of the modern fantasy genre with works such as The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, later adapted into globally successful films.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
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Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Kirk, 31, was a hugely successful political field organizer, TikTok influencer, radio host, nonprofit leader and public speaker all rolled up in one telegenic figure.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
She’s made a successful career from #MomTok, but how much will Taylor Frankie Paul make as the Bachelorette?
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892–1973) is best known for his tales set in the world of Middle-earth, considered part of the foundations of the modern fantasy genre with works such as The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, later adapted into globally successful films.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for successful
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Acting now affirms the values that bind us together and builds a healthier, more prosperous society for all.—
Shelley Stewart III,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Living like a gentleman on the income from a not particularly prosperous parish, like her father did, involved a certain amount of keeping up appearances.—
Lucy Worsley
September 16,
Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
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The habitat corridors needed to support thriving populations of jaguars and dolphins and productive fisheries are threatened by both deforestation and construction of hydropower dams.—
Jeff Opperman,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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As the final season begins, Jamie and Claire apparently find war has followed them home to Fraser’s Ridge, by now a thriving settlement that grew in their absence.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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With a combined score of 15, Leavitt is off to a promising start in the competition.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Then that data went to at least two or three judges for review, while all the most promising creams, tools, and polishes were passed out to Allure editors for testing.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Lauren chose a golden, super-cinched Schiaparelli gown, while Jeff wore a classic tuxedo.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
13 Sep. 2025
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The camera then pans to show the house opposite—where another golden is sitting in the exact same spot in its own yard, staring right back at Copper, but neither crossing the threshold on to the street.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Successful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/successful. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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