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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
However, learning how to manage debt responsibly is key to financial success.
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Kody Boye, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
This collaboration signifies a promising chapter for the Buffalo Bills, uniting sports legends from different arenas to contribute to the team’s future success.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
The offseason trades that brought Karl-Anthony Towns and Bridges to New York reshaped the team’s identity, but the chemistry necessary for sustained success remains elusive.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
By Theresa Iker / Made by History December 12, 2024 4:00 PM EST
Donald Trump’s success with men—especially Latino men and young white men—has caused handwringing among Democrats.
—Theresa Iker / Made By History, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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Kody Boye, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
This collaboration signifies a promising chapter for the Buffalo Bills, uniting sports legends from different arenas to contribute to the team’s future success.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
The offseason trades that brought Karl-Anthony Towns and Bridges to New York reshaped the team’s identity, but the chemistry necessary for sustained success remains elusive.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
By Theresa Iker / Made by History December 12, 2024 4:00 PM EST
Donald Trump’s success with men—especially Latino men and young white men—has caused handwringing among Democrats.
—Theresa Iker / Made By History, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for success
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Brown was called up after Bouchard missed the end of Thursday’s game in Minnesota following a hit by Wild forward Ryan Hartman late in the third period.Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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The multibillion-dollar winter recreation and tourism industry will also likely take an economic hit, with shorter seasons and less snow to line the trails, according to Trudeau.Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 15 Dec. 2024
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The scale of their achievement doesn’t stop there, either.Lela London, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Others say there are opportunities for even greater achievements.Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
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In a new trade proposal, the Lakers could put together a massive deal in a blockbuster trade sending significant assets on the roster to Miami in return for Butler.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Over at infrastructure software , Broadcom posted weaker-than-expected revenues of $5.82 billion, but the blockbuster acquisition of VMWare, which closed just over a year ago, led to a nearly 200% year-over-year increase.Zev Fima, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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Completing small segments provides a sense of accomplishment and divides a larger project into a series of smaller subsets that can be completed along the way.Allen Kopelman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Murkowski was a key player in the passage of the biggest bipartisan accomplishments of President Biden’s time in office, such the $1 trillion infrastructure bill.Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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In between the performances, the special included behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the Grammy winner.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles Previous winners went on to complete internships at international luxury brands including Alexander McQueen, Altuzarra, Calvin Klein, Louis Vuitton, Narciso Rodriguez, Oscar de la Renta, Proenza Schouler and Thom Browne.Patty Huntington, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Lover is perhaps the best example of such a phenomenon within Swift’s discography.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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This phenomenon in which an animal capitalizes on a necessary resource when it’s made available to them is known as dietary plasticity, according to Koprowski.Julianna Bragg, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Success.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/success. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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