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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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
While not every college drop-out entering the program has been successful, it’s launched the likes of Ethereum and Plaid into industry stardom.
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Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2025
Gottlieb, one of the nation’s most successful women’s basketball coaches, is used to attracting elite talent.
—Devon Henderson, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
Strait is one of country's most commercially successful performers of all time.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 16 Aug. 2025
No one at Wolverhampton can be sure just how successful Jhon Arias might be in gold and black.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
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Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2025
Gottlieb, one of the nation’s most successful women’s basketball coaches, is used to attracting elite talent.
—Devon Henderson, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
Strait is one of country's most commercially successful performers of all time.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 16 Aug. 2025
No one at Wolverhampton can be sure just how successful Jhon Arias might be in gold and black.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for successful
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Its population peaked in the 1950s when workers moved toward Jefferson Hills as their lives became more prosperous.—
Salena Zito,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Aug. 2025
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That makes the health and sustainability of our cities critical to creating a prosperous future.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
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That’s despite the genre’s massive sales and streaming numbers, its dominance on the charts, and its own thriving music video tradition.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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For her part, LePatner said UJA had been integral in her growth as a business executive with a thriving Jewish identity.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2025
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The last race before the summer break in Hungary showed promising signs for the team.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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Among the most promising signs in Monday’s data were great strides by the city’s youngest test takers.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
11 Aug. 2025
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It is dipped in red icing and Biscoff cookie crumble before being topped with golden icing drizzles and the Gryffindor crest.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Bake spirals in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.—
Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Successful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/successful. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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