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as in hits
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 accomplishments
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 successes
Now that Israel has shifted its attention to Lebanon and scored several initial tactical successes against Hezbollah, Iran cannot afford to stand back and watch for two main reasons.
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Aaron Pilkington, The Conversation, 4 Oct. 2024
Challenging Israel’s advance Iran hopes to slow and potentially reverse Israel’s successes against Hezbollah, especially as Israel embarks on ground operations into southern Lebanon.
—Aaron Pilkington, The Conversation, 4 Oct. 2024
This high-risk, high-reward tactic has led to plenty of failures, but a lot of successes, too.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 3 Oct. 2024
Experimentation ensures that a company remains dynamic and adaptable and constantly learns from successes and failures.
—Padmakumar Nair, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
By learning from competitors' successes and failures, designers can discover opportunities to set your app apart.
—Cade Collister, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
While Moscow has certainly seen some successes on land and in the air, that should not draw attention away from Russia’s stunning defeat in the Black Sea that has seen Russia have to retreat from the Ukrainian shoreline and keep its ships far away from the battlefront.
—Colin Flint, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
Since spring, one of the biggest successes from NECA — the leading creator of those lifelike adult-minded action figure collectibles on the shelves of Target and Walmart — is a new line of Ben Cooper action figure trick-or-treaters, modeled on the old costumes.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2024
Under the new division, NSF has significantly expanded funding for community colleges in emerging technology fields, building on the successes of NSF’s Advanced Technological Education program, which has been in operation since 1994.
—Shalin Jyotishi, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Aaron Pilkington, The Conversation, 4 Oct. 2024
Challenging Israel’s advance Iran hopes to slow and potentially reverse Israel’s successes against Hezbollah, especially as Israel embarks on ground operations into southern Lebanon.
—Aaron Pilkington, The Conversation, 4 Oct. 2024
This high-risk, high-reward tactic has led to plenty of failures, but a lot of successes, too.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 3 Oct. 2024
Experimentation ensures that a company remains dynamic and adaptable and constantly learns from successes and failures.
—Padmakumar Nair, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
By learning from competitors' successes and failures, designers can discover opportunities to set your app apart.
—Cade Collister, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
While Moscow has certainly seen some successes on land and in the air, that should not draw attention away from Russia’s stunning defeat in the Black Sea that has seen Russia have to retreat from the Ukrainian shoreline and keep its ships far away from the battlefront.
—Colin Flint, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
Since spring, one of the biggest successes from NECA — the leading creator of those lifelike adult-minded action figure collectibles on the shelves of Target and Walmart — is a new line of Ben Cooper action figure trick-or-treaters, modeled on the old costumes.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2024
Under the new division, NSF has significantly expanded funding for community colleges in emerging technology fields, building on the successes of NSF’s Advanced Technological Education program, which has been in operation since 1994.
—Shalin Jyotishi, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for successes
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Securing large investments to boost the local economy, creating jobs and providing quality public amenities were key accomplishments this year, according to city leadership.Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Let your accomplishments speak for you.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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To ensure classic films remain relevant in an era dominated by streaming platforms and tentpole blockbusters, Studiocanal partners with cinematheques and festivals such as Lumière.Lise Pedersen, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
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Max brings together unparalleled quality content from iconic brands like HBO, Discovery, the DC Universe, Harry Potter, AFN, and Cartoon Network, as well as Hollywood blockbusters all in one place.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
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Last, recognizing and celebrating achievements, especially during challenging times, boosts morale and builds a resilient team.Bryant Richardson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Friends made now could open doors to your greatest achievements.Skyler Caruso, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
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The midfielder officially hung his boots up after Germany were beaten on home soil by eventual winners Spain at the Euros, and dumped out of the last eight.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Votes from more than 500,000 Conde Nast Traveler readers determined winners of the 37th annual recognition of favorite travel experiences.Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Successes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/successes. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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