Definitions

success

[suhk-ses] / səkˈsɛs /

NOUN

favorable outcome

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplishment achievement advance benefit boom fame gain happiness profit progress prosperity realization triumph victory win

STRONG

arrival ascendancy attainment clover consummation eminence fortune fruition hit killing laugher maturation reward savvy sensation snap strike successfulness walkaway walkover

WEAK

bed of roses big hit do well easy street flying colors good luck good times grand slam gravy train happy days lap of luxury éclat

Antonyms

STRONGEST

defeat failure forfeit loss misfortune sadness sorrow unhappiness

STRONG

inferiority unfulfillment

Example Sentences

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Suddenly, a film that was just fine could be deemed a runaway, billion-dollar success.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Her party is trying to get local authorities to stop the banquets, and has had an initial success in the Brittany town of Quimper.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

But after securing her place in Eurovision's hall of fame in Vienna, Dara's idea of future success is a little closer to home.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The success of the Google parent’s stock sale bolstered internal talks at Meta for a similar strategy, according to the Financial Times.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

So, 11 + 4 = 15, which is a success.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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