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
By filling in the gaps of the fossil record, paleontologists can better understand why the once successful hyaenodonts died out and how much adaptation and pressure from the environment a lineage can handle, Borths added.
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Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
George had successful surgery on Wednesday, January 15, but enlarged lymph nodes landed him back in the hospital two days later.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
Comfortable shoes, on the other hand, are an absolute non-negotiable for a successful trip.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2025
Jaclyn, a successful television actress, footed the bill for her two pals, who promise to cover their own treatments (and some of Jaclyn’s).
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
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Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
George had successful surgery on Wednesday, January 15, but enlarged lymph nodes landed him back in the hospital two days later.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
Comfortable shoes, on the other hand, are an absolute non-negotiable for a successful trip.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2025
Jaclyn, a successful television actress, footed the bill for her two pals, who promise to cover their own treatments (and some of Jaclyn’s).
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for successful
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that all future international assistance must make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous.—
Ted Yoho,
TIME,
13 Feb. 2025
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Allowing businesses to fully deduct their investments means productivity, growth and a more prosperous workforce.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Orange County Register,
6 Feb. 2025
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What began as a one-man operation has grown into a thriving 14-person business.—
Sérène Nourrisson,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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In 2005, Israel unilaterally withdrew from Gaza, uprooting its own citizens in the hope that this territory could become a thriving example of coexistence.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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This year marks the 12th consecutive partnership between the Black List and Elwes to support a promising writer with independent sensibilities with in-person mentorship and exposure to the indie film world.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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But his promising debut was cut short by a minor injury in the team’s 116-105 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday.—
Issy Ronald and Jacob Lev,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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With the Oscars less than one month away, film fanatics are gearing up for who will take home the golden statuettes.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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And Canada’s links here to a golden past — Crosby, Brad Marchand and Drew Doughty — looked their ages on Saturday night.—
Chris Johnston,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Successful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/successful. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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