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
Two commercial satellites have completed an undocking maneuver high above Earth, signaling the successful end to a pioneering spacecraft life-extension mission.
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Andrew Jones, Space.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Its ability to effectively tackle syrup, however, wasn’t as successful, but then again, show me a cleaning product that removes sticky, gluey maple syrup in just one swipe.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
It’s been a hectic, successful year for Grapevine, even after the loss of some of the area’s top talent, including Dasan Hill, the 2024 Star-Telegram Player of the Year and a member of the Twins organization.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2025
The most successful brands amplify their sponsorships across every touchpoint.
—Tracy Call, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Andrew Jones, Space.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Its ability to effectively tackle syrup, however, wasn’t as successful, but then again, show me a cleaning product that removes sticky, gluey maple syrup in just one swipe.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
It’s been a hectic, successful year for Grapevine, even after the loss of some of the area’s top talent, including Dasan Hill, the 2024 Star-Telegram Player of the Year and a member of the Twins organization.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2025
The most successful brands amplify their sponsorships across every touchpoint.
—Tracy Call, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for successful
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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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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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No materials from the first season’s version of Jackson, which was built in Canmore, Alberta, were retained when production moved to British Columbia for season two, so Macauley and his team had to construct a thriving Jackson from scratch before production started in February 2024.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2025
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These issues require immediate, thoughtful leadership to ensure a fair and thriving future for all Fort Worthians.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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This strategy is already showing a promising outcome.—
Xandra Harbet,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Accountant is hoping for at a second-place finish with a promising $23 million-$25 million after scoring strong reviews and exit scores, including an A- CinemaScore.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
26 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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There's nothing quite like sipping rosé in its apple orchard during golden hour.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Successful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/successful. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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