1
as in hit
a person or thing that is successful
their homemade jellies have been such a success that they are now distributed nationwide
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of success
Super Mario Maker's success proved that millions of Nintendo fans want to use their console not only to play Switch games, but to create them, too.
—
PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Learn more about the candidates:Where Avon school board candidates stand on redistricting, school safety, student success
Michael Langford: Langford has lived in Avon for 23 years and his wife is an Avon High School teacher.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
The average success rate for lion hunters is around just 19 percent, according to CPW.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
Track your success by defining clear and concise KPIs that are measurable.
—Cory McNeley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for success 
PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Learn more about the candidates:Where Avon school board candidates stand on redistricting, school safety, student success
Michael Langford: Langford has lived in Avon for 23 years and his wife is an Avon High School teacher.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
The average success rate for lion hunters is around just 19 percent, according to CPW.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
Track your success by defining clear and concise KPIs that are measurable.
—Cory McNeley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for success
Recent Examples of Synonyms for success
Noun
-
If Trump did withdraw American support, Ukraine’s defense against the Kremlin would take a massive hit.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
-
There are a number of events running concurrently with the skate rink, including Flashback Fridays with Classic Hits 103.7 radio station personalities playing hits from the 1980s; classical music on lazy Sunday mornings and a Black Friday dance party to burn off those Thanksgiving calories.Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
That difference is seen even in the highest religious achievements of the period.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
-
More than half of Californians and nearly 75% of U.S. residents live in communities where fluoride has been added to drinking water to prevent tooth decay, an intervention hailed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control as one of the 20th century’s greatest public health achievements.Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Unfortunately for Sony, Peter and Jon did not come up with any blockbusters during their tenure at Sony Pictures.Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
-
Three heavyweight Hollywood blockbusters will face off at the box office in November, each vying for audience attention, ticket sales and time on theaters’ biggest screens.Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
That list of priorities and accomplishments is quite long and has set a strong foundation for the new wave of progressive legislators who have been praised for their willingness to reject the status quo and advocate for a better future.Shamira Ibrahim, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
-
David and Victoria both previously met Queen Elizabeth in light of their respective professions — David for his accomplishments in soccer, and Victoria with her Spice Girls band.Janine Henni, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
The Bucs responded with a game-tying field goal from 26 yards, by one-time 49ers temp Chase McLaughlin, before Brock Purdy directed a last-minute drive that allowed for Moody’s 44-yard winner.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
-
Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin will play key roles in deciding the winner of the 2024 presidential race, along with states like Arizona, Georgia, Nevada and North Carolina.Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Indeed, Chau points out that commentators have latched onto SF texts to explain all manner of social phenomena in China, ranging from unemployment and the economy to air pollution.H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 5 Nov. 2024
-
This phenomenon shows just how incredibly complex Neptune is, Hammel says.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near success
Cite this Entry
“Success.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/success. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share