successes

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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But now that we’re years removed, how do you remember the Uncommitted Movement, its failures and successes?

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

For other cities, such as Salt Lake City, Dallas, and Columbus, Ohio, Austin’s challenges and successes are providing a road map.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Head zoo keeper Lizzy Humphries is in charge of caring for the 100 animals at the zoo, and gives me a tour of their conservation successes.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Newhouse’s philosophy of spending money to produce quality coverage and a hands-off approach toward his editors led to many successes, including multiple Pulitzers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Despite the defense’s successes in showing the shoddiness of the government’s case, the state was obdurately persistent.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela