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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Recent Examples of successful
SpaceX achieved successful splashdowns after three Starship test flights last year, and hoped to do it again before the premature end of Flight 7 in January.
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Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 1 Mar. 2025
To examine whether the change to a four-day instructional week is successful, district officials will monitor data on student academic achievement, attendance rates and numbers of applicants for each open position in the district, according to the district website.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Mar. 2025
Friends of Big Bear Valley encourage fans to watch their live feeds in the hopes of witnessing a successful hatch.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
McCarthy wound up suffering a season-ending knee injury in the preseason, and Darnold blossomed under Kevin O’Connell’s tutelage, helping the Vikings enjoy their most successful season in decades.
—Mark Puleo, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
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Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 1 Mar. 2025
To examine whether the change to a four-day instructional week is successful, district officials will monitor data on student academic achievement, attendance rates and numbers of applicants for each open position in the district, according to the district website.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Mar. 2025
Friends of Big Bear Valley encourage fans to watch their live feeds in the hopes of witnessing a successful hatch.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
McCarthy wound up suffering a season-ending knee injury in the preseason, and Darnold blossomed under Kevin O’Connell’s tutelage, helping the Vikings enjoy their most successful season in decades.
—Mark Puleo, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for successful
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State of play: Developers, business leaders and advocates are transforming Nubian Square, planting the seeds for a prosperous city center, from upcoming developments with artist housing and college classrooms to new liquor licenses and creative spaces.—
Steph Solis,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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Set in a fictional Maryland suburb outside of Washington D.C., in one the most prosperous African American counties in the country, the powerful and prestigious Dupree family is the center of the community.—
Rosemary Rossi,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
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Complex regulatory frameworks and inconsistent enforcement in some regions, such as certain U.S. states with conflicting federal laws, highlighted the need for clear, standardized guidelines to support a thriving legal market.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Saudi Arabia is rapidly growing into a thriving creative hub for the film industry, capturing the attention of local and international productions.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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The fourth-round draft pick had a promising rookie season in 2024, even after sustaining a scary neck injury in late November.—
Alex Zietlow and,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2025
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His promising early baseball career took a back seat in 1943 when he was taken into the Navy and served as a radio operator on the USS Coral Sea during World War II.—
Daniel Brown,
The Athletic,
9 Mar. 2025
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Besides, Abrahamian noted, the trade in golden visas from places like Portugal and Malta, both E.U. member states, has been going on for long enough that most ultra-rich people who want one already have one.—
Felix Salmon,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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Portugal offers a variety of appealing residency options, including a golden visa (although there’s no real estate investment option), a digital nomad visa, and more.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Successful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/successful. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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