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successful

1 of 1adjective
/səkˈsɛsfəl/
Forms:more successful,most successful
1

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

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  • After years of practice, he became a successful musician.
  • He had a successful career in the movie industry.
  • His new business venture is highly successful.
  • Our school has a successful sports program.
  • She is a successful author with many best-selling books.
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2

achieving notable recognition, prosperity, or accomplishment in a way that shines or stands out

  • She had a highly successful career, filled with glittering achievements.
  • The company's launch event was so successful, it was described as glittering by the media.
  • His successful leadership resulted in a glittering legacy.
  • The artist's successful exhibition drew glittering reviews from critics.
  • Their startup enjoyed a successful and glittering rise in the tech industry.
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