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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2
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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Karros — near the end of a 14-year playing career and before his successful transition into broadcasting — perfectly summed up the welcoming atmosphere in Wrigleyville.
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Fortifying foods with folic acid has been a successful public health measure to reduce the incidence of NTDs.
—Jennifer Lefton, Ms, Rd/n, Cnsc, Fand, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Football is our favorite son, daughter, niece, nephew, neighbor and friend, but basketball is the successful relative who that demands more of our attention.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2025
Push yourself, if necessary, to get out and about, as social interactions are critical to a successful retirement.
—Russ Wiles, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Fortifying foods with folic acid has been a successful public health measure to reduce the incidence of NTDs.
—Jennifer Lefton, Ms, Rd/n, Cnsc, Fand, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Football is our favorite son, daughter, niece, nephew, neighbor and friend, but basketball is the successful relative who that demands more of our attention.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2025
Push yourself, if necessary, to get out and about, as social interactions are critical to a successful retirement.
—Russ Wiles, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for successful
Adjective
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Building a more secure and prosperous future starts now, and the clock is ticking.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Alters is a base-building enterprise that invites clever players to become engaged in a variety of useful skills, repairs, and hobbies for this handy collection of Jans that will hopefully lead to a peaceful and prosperous settlement.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Its thriving cultural scene, buzzing nightlife, and beautiful beaches draw millions of tourists every year.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
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The Wynwood Walls—an outdoor museum showcasing vibrant street art—is free to visit and offers an immersive look into Miami’s thriving creative scene.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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One of the most promising applications is workforce assistance, particularly in industries facing labor shortages, such as healthcare.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The most promising technique for detecting these bodies is microlensing, whereby a rogue planet warps the light from a star in a telltale fashion to reveal its presence.—
Shi En Kim,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
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Sadly, injuries stunted his golden era, but at his best, no one in the world was better at what Kante did.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Witness Killian Maddox, a bodybuilder whose formidable muscles gleam under golden light.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Successful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/successful. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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