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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
The best version of Alvarez is a well-rounded, power-hitting catcher, so his hit tool is crucial to his success and the success of the Mets.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2025
The race, the Fresh From Florida 250, seemed to be a success for Parker Kligerman who appeared to win his fourth career title.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
But despite the family’s success, growing up as a third culture kid wasn’t always easy.
—Charlie Campbell / Phuket, TIME, 15 Feb. 2025
Set Clear, Actionable Goals A success mindset thrives on clarity and direction.
—Stephen Nalley, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2025
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2025
The race, the Fresh From Florida 250, seemed to be a success for Parker Kligerman who appeared to win his fourth career title.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
But despite the family’s success, growing up as a third culture kid wasn’t always easy.
—Charlie Campbell / Phuket, TIME, 15 Feb. 2025
Set Clear, Actionable Goals A success mindset thrives on clarity and direction.
—Stephen Nalley, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for success
Recent Examples of Synonyms for success
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Yet the shrimp’s bodies remain intact despite the blowback from their hits.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
7 Feb. 2025
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The doors to businesses are left open, inviting hungry diners in and letting a cacophony of country music, dueling-piano classics, and Top 40 hits spill out.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2025
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In just three weeks the largest celebration of filmmaking achievements will be held, the Oscars.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Amid our age of attention deficits, Isbell’s achievements carry significant weight, particularly in a time when expectations for lavish spectacles continue to grow and lyric prompters, pre-recorded vocals and backing tracks are increasingly commonplace.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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First came a blockbuster trade for Garrett Crochet (perhaps the best starter on the trade market), then a one-year deal with Walker Buehler (an upside play at the back of the rotation).—
Chad Jennings,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Cyberpunk 2077, The Sims 4, Warframe 1999, Farming Simulator 22, Dead by Daylight, and Dead Island 2 round out the charts alongside indie hit Satisfactory and Chinese blockbuster Black Myth Wukong.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Augustine suggests creating a longer base resume that lists every skill, accomplishment and added value.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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That is the kind of talk someone celebrating the accomplishment of playing at the Super Bowl would say on that stage.—
Jason Jones,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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And what about fan-favorite series like Baby Reindeer or Shōgun—both big winners at the recent Golden Globes—and the slightly nicher (but no less beloved) Industry and Slow Horses? Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2025
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Zoe Saldaña is this year’s Critics Choice Award winner for best supporting actress in a movie.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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This type of cosmic phenomenon is named after the famous theoretical physicist Albert Einstein, whose theory of general relativity proposed that objects with mass distort the fabric of spacetime—making such 'gravitational lensing' effects possible.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Her appearance at the Chiefs games started a phenomenon of her fan base watching the games and getting more into football.—
Carolyn Burt,
Orange County Register,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Success.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/success. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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