successful
adjective
suc·cess·ful
sək-ˈses-fəl 
1
: resulting or terminating in success
a successful attempt
2
: gaining or having gained success
a successful investor
successfulness
noun
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the play had a successful run on Broadway
sold their successful dry-cleaning business and retired to Hawaii
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Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 July 2025
Lyon’s hearing took place on Wednesday, when it was confirmed their appeal had been successful.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Taco Bell crispy chicken tacos and burritos (AKA wraps)
Earlier this summer, Taco Bell debuted a new lineup of crispy chicken menu items that include tacos and burritos after a successful trial with chicken nuggets.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 12 July 2025
Kuester was a successful hip-hop artist, record store owner, and part of the Wiggle Room's operating team.
—Kylie Volavongsa, jsonline.com, 12 July 2025
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“Successful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/successful. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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successful
adjective
suc·cess·ful
sək-ˈses-fəl
1
: resulting or ending in success
2
: gaining or having gained success
successfulness
noun
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