1
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 Tar Heels program isn't normally known for football success but Belichick is determined to change that fact.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
What's next: The success of Athletes Unlimited comes at the same time a local ownership group is seeking to bring a WNBA expansion franchise to Nashville.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
In dismissing such comments, Hamilton pointed to his track record of success and said he was fully committed to winning yet another world title.
—Ben Church, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
Goldstein had to show, among other things, a substantial likelihood of success on the merits and a substantial threat of irreparable injury (meaning the kind of injury monetary damages can’t remedy).
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Feb. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
What's next: The success of Athletes Unlimited comes at the same time a local ownership group is seeking to bring a WNBA expansion franchise to Nashville.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
In dismissing such comments, Hamilton pointed to his track record of success and said he was fully committed to winning yet another world title.
—Ben Church, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
Goldstein had to show, among other things, a substantial likelihood of success on the merits and a substantial threat of irreparable injury (meaning the kind of injury monetary damages can’t remedy).
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for success
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In the short term, Google is likely to face a PR hit, Driscoll said, but the financial risks are greater in the long term.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The Risk Of Reinventing A Beloved Classic What Wicked’s Film Adaptation Teaches Us About Bold Leadership And Reinventing Success For nearly two decades, Wicked has been more than just a Broadway hit — it’s been a cultural phenomenon.—
AJ Thomas,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The 18th annual Women in Film Oscars party celebrated the achievements of the 65 women nominated at the 97th annual awards.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
1 Mar. 2025
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This esteemed award honors the Monegasque chef’s culinary achievements over an illustrious career.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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However, for the 2025 ceremony, big blockbuster films received a number of nominations for top prizes.—
Sarah Whitten,Sara Salinas,Russell Leung,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2025
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And Trish Stratus Stand Tall WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton will team up with Hall of Famer Trish Stratus to take on Nia Jax and Candice LeRae in a blockbuster tag team match that’s tailor-made for the Canadian crowd.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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By granting autonomy and ownership over tasks, employees can better manage stress and enhance their sense of accomplishment and contentment.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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President Trump, in his 2025 address to the joint session of Congress, on March 4, 2025, sought to highlight the accomplishments of the opening weeks of his second administration.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2025
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The awards are named after Craig Noel, founding director of California’s oldest professional theater, The Old Globe, and the winner of a National Medal of Arts.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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The Panthers entered as winners of eight of their past ten.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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The cult phenomenon that sprung around it is unparalleled, and created not only the midnight screenings that continue to this day, but also a safe haven for those who ever felt different or marginalized.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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The phenomenon results from a combination of light and shadows that create the illusion of a letter X appearing on the rim of the moon's Blanchinus, La Caille and Purbach craters.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Success.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/success. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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